Self-employed carers wanted in Par
Companionship Carer Jobs in Par
Companionship roles from £15–£25 per hour — set your own rates, hours and clients
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Companionship carers in Par provide conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. You might be supporting someone to get out for a coffee, keep up a hobby, read together or simply provide a friendly presence so a family member can have peace of mind. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.
If you live in Par or the surrounding area and want to move away from traditional agency routines, this is for you. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and working pattern, choose the clients you accept and decide the hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay for companionship work ranges from £15–£25 per hour depending on the role and arrangements.
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That means less admin on your desk and more time for meaningful visits in Par, and nearby towns like St Blazey, Charlestown, Fowey, St Austell, Lostwithiel and Bodmin in Cornwall.
This kind of work suits experienced, compassionate carers who enjoy conversation, companionship and practical reassurance more than clinical tasks. You’ll still help with light domestic tasks when needed — making a hot drink, accompanying a short walk, prompting medication or supporting hobbies — but the emphasis is on relationship and presence.
To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; if you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help arrange it. We do not promise specific hours or income, because you choose which clients to accept and when to work.
Applying takes minutes and many carers see their profiles go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active you can review client details and accept the opportunities that fit your life in Par and across Cornwall. If you’re ready for more control, less admin and more companionship-focused visits, this flexible, self-employed route could be the change you’re looking for.
What carers earn around Par
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£21.50–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£20–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 126 carers in the area
£148.50–£170 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
Decide your price and accept only the clients that suit you. Typical companionship roles pay £15–£25 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose your shifts, offer daytime or live‑in support and work around your life in Par and nearby towns.
Meaningful work
Focus on conversation, outings and activities that bring companionship and reassurance to clients.
Less admin, more care
We handle client-matching, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes by completing a short profile detailing your experience and availability.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload references and DBS (we can help arrange one). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients and start
Review matches, accept the clients you want and arrange visits directly — you control the hours and area.
Frequently asked questions
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families. You choose which clients to accept, set your own rates and manage your schedule, while we handle client-finding, contracts and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required and PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if needed.
Yes. Carers set their own rates, choose clients and decide when and where to work. Typical companionship pay is shown as £15–£25 per hour, but you set what you charge.
We manage contracts, invoicing and payments so you get paid for the work you do. Insurance is included while you are working with a matched client through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles generally go live within days. Once live you can begin reviewing client matches in Par and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Par through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
