Self-employed carers — Ross on Wye
Companionship Carer Jobs in Ross on Wye
Choose clients, hours and rates. Typical pay £19–£22 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, gentle outings and helping someone with little everyday tasks, companionship care could suit you. In Ross on Wye you’ll support people who mainly want company, reassurance and a friendly routine rather than clinical care. Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship work in Ross on Wye often includes time for walks, trips to local cafés, reading together, hobbies and light help around the home — preparing a drink, sorting post or encouraging interests. You’ll spend time building trust and offering company that helps people stay independent for longer. Many carers based in Ross on Wye and the surrounding area of Herefordshire appreciate the quieter, relationship-led nature of this role.
This platform connects self-employed carers with families. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay for this role is £19–£22 per hour and PrimeCarers will also show typical ranges such as £19–£22 per hour for hourly care and £146–£163.50 per day for live-in day rates where applicable. PrimeCarers finds clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and secure payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on the care itself.
Who this suits: experienced carers who want more control to balance work and life, especially those considering a move away from agency routines. If you have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references, you’re already part-way there. You’ll need an Enhanced DBS; PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t have a current check.
Opportunities are ongoing across Ross on Wye and nearby towns such as Mitcheldean, Cinderford, Newent, Coleford, Monmouth and Ledbury. You choose your clients and hours and can cover the postcode areas you want to work in. Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification, so you can start hearing from families quickly.
We do not advertise a single role here — this page lists continuous self-employed companionship opportunities in Ross on Wye and the wider Herefordshire area. If you’d like a friendlier, more flexible way to work with local families, create a profile and see what matches come through.
What carers earn around Ross on Wye
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 17 carers in the area
£19–£22 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 14 carers in the area
£17–£22.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1507 carers in the area
£146–£163.50 per day
Why join PrimeCarers in Ross on Wye
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed so you decide your fees and availability, with flexibility to increase or change rates as you wish.
Choose your hours
Pick shifts that fit your life — mornings, afternoons, weekends or regular companion visits around Ross on Wye and nearby towns.
Do meaningful companionship work
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — building relationships rather than task-driven care.
Support with admin and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — plus help arranging an Enhanced DBS.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience and availability so families can find you.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide references, right to work and DBS; profiles usually go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Accept the bookings that fit your schedule and work directly with families while PrimeCarers handles the paperwork.
Questions carers often ask
Companionship care focuses on company, conversation, social outings, hobbies and light household tasks. It’s ideal for people who need support to stay active and connected rather than clinical care.
You set your own rates as a self-employed carer. Typical pay for this role is £19–£22 per hour; PrimeCarers also displays typical hourly and live-in ranges such as £19–£22 per hour and £146–£163.50 per day to help you decide your fees.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references, the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS. If you need help getting a DBS, PrimeCarers can assist.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and provides insurance while you’re on a booked visit, so you don’t have to manage those admin tasks yourself.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin connecting with families in Ross on Wye and nearby towns quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ross on Wye through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
