PrimeCarers

Self-employed care roles

Companionship Carer Jobs in Purley

Set your own hours and rates (typical £18.80–£21 per hour) — choose clients in Purley and nearby.

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Purley who mainly want company, reassurance and a friendly face. Companionship care here is about conversation, short outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home — little things that make a big difference to someone’s day. These are ongoing, flexible opportunities for people who want to stay hands-on with clients and in control of their working life.

Right now, 106 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a companionship carer working through PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your clients, your hours and the area you cover. Many carers in Purley favour daytime visits for chats, local walks, attending clubs or helping with simple domestic tasks; others take longer companion calls for hobbies or social trips. You’ll be able to advertise the kinds of companionship you offer and match with families who want exactly that.

Typical roles in this area pay around £18.80–£21 per hour, but you choose what to charge and which bookings to accept. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work, so you can focus on building relationships rather than paperwork.

This work suits experienced carers who enjoy conversation and gentle practical support rather than clinical tasks. You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. If you already work in Croydon or nearby towns such as Kenley, South Croydon, Coulsdon, Riddlesdown, Waddon and Sanderstead you can list those areas and accept bookings that suit your travel preferences.

Applying takes minutes; your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will begin making matches and you remain free to accept or decline any client. This listing is for ongoing self-employed opportunities through PrimeCarers — not a single role — and it’s a good next step for carers considering leaving agency routines but wanting continued admin and payment support.

If you value companionship work, want flexibility and prefer being in charge of your rates and diary, creating a PrimeCarers profile in Purley is quick and practical. Set your terms, describe the companionship you offer and start hearing from local families who need company and reassurance.

What carers earn around Purley

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 553 carers in the area

£18.80–£21 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 505 carers in the area

£17–£19.89 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1183 carers in the area

£146–£161.50 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Purley

You set your rate

Decide your pay per visit or hour — typical roles are £18.80–£21 per hour and you keep control of pricing.

Flexible hours

Choose the days, times and clients that suit you. Work mornings, afternoons or occasional evenings.

Meaningful companionship

Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light household help for people who need company.

Admin & insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, list your experience and availability. You’ll need 1+ year care experience, the right to work in the UK, references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this).

  2. 2

    Get matched

    PrimeCarers finds families that fit your companionship style. You choose which introductions to accept and which to decline.

  3. 3

    Start working

    Profiles usually go live within days of verification. We handle contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on caring.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on social support: conversation, shared hobbies, trips out, shopping, and light help around the home. It’s about reassurance and company rather than clinical or heavy personal care.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients, hours and the service area you cover, while we help with client introductions and admin.

You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references, the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can advise and help arrange DBS checks if needed.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start receiving client introductions straight away.

Many carers work across Purley and the surrounding area, including parts of Croydon and towns such as Kenley, South Croydon, Coulsdon, Riddlesdown, Waddon and Sanderstead. You decide the exact service area you’ll accept bookings in.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Purley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.