Work in Raunds
Companionship Carer Jobs in Raunds
Self-employed companionship care — choose clients and set your own rate £18.80–£21 per hour
- 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
If you enjoy conversation, outings and light help around the home, PrimeCarers connects self-employed companionship carers with families across Raunds. You’ll focus on reassurance, shared hobbies and being a dependable presence for people who mainly want company rather than intensive personal care. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship work in Raunds often includes chatting over a cuppa, walking to the shops, accompanying someone to appointments, helping with light household tasks and encouraging hobbies and social contact. These roles suit naturally patient, sociable carers who prefer predictable, relationship-based support rather than hands-on clinical shifts. Many carers who switch to PrimeCarers find they can balance this kind of work with family life or other commitments in Northamptonshire.
As a self-employed carer you set your own terms. Choose your clients, hours and service area — most carers charge in the range £18.80–£21 per hour which you can use as a guide when setting your profile. PrimeCarers brings you enquiries, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You stay in control of the work you accept and the routes you travel. You may find clients in Raunds and surrounding towns such as Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Thrapston, Rushden, Burton Latimer and Wellingborough.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t yet have a DBS, PrimeCarers can help you arrange one. Bring your experience and people skills; we’ll support the paperwork so you can get back to what you do best: being with people who appreciate company and reassurance.
Applying takes only minutes. Create a profile, upload your ID and references, and complete verification — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once active, you can review enquiries and decide which clients to accept. PrimeCarers also handles payments so invoicing is straightforward and you’ll be covered by insurance while supporting clients through the platform.
This is an ongoing opportunity for experienced carers around Raunds who want greater control over when and how they work. If you’re used to agency life but crave predictable hours, more meaningful one-to-one time and the freedom to set your own rates, PrimeCarers makes the switch simple. Start your profile today and begin connecting with families across Raunds and the surrounding area.
What carers earn around Raunds
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 55 carers in the area
£18.80–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 54 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1527 carers in the area
£146–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and in control — many carers use £18.80–£21 per hour as a guide when setting their hourly rate.
Choose your hours
Pick the clients, times and area that fit your life. Work mornings, afternoons or regular weekly calls — it’s up to you.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — build relationships and offer reassurance to people who value company.
We handle admin & insurance
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts and invoicing, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add experience, references and ID. Upload a photo and say what you’re happy to do.
- 2
Verify and get supported
Complete checks including an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this). PrimeCarers verifies your documents and references.
- 3
Choose clients and start
Review enquiries, accept the ones you want and start companion work. We take care of contracts, payments and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care focuses on conversation, shared activities, outings and light help around the home. It’s about providing company, reassurance and social contact rather than intensive clinical support.
You set your own rates as a self-employed carer. Many carers use £18.80–£21 per hour as a guide, but you decide what to charge based on experience and the support you offer.
Yes — to join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of the onboarding process.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for work booked through the platform, making it easier for you to focus on caring. Insurance is included while you work through the platform.
Yes. You choose your service area and which enquiries to accept. Many carers in Raunds also take work in nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Raunds through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
