Companion Carer Jobs in Shard End

PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families in Shard End and the surrounding areas. If you enjoy conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home — and want more control than an agency offers — this could be a good fit. You pick your clients, hours and service area while PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work. Right now, 29 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care here in Shard End tends to be about reassurance, keeping people engaged and safe, and helping with everyday rhythms: a cuppa and a chat, puzzles and crafts, short walks to the local shops, sitting with someone for company, or light tidying and errands that support independence. Many families ask specifically for carers who can be present, reliable and interested in their loved one’s life rather than clinical care. Work often suits people who enjoy conversation, have patient listening skills and a warm, steady presence.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rate within the local market and can advertise what you charge. Typical rates for companion care are £18.50–£20 per hour. You choose which clients to accept and which shifts to take — morning calls, afternoons, regular weekly visits or occasional weekend support. You can work across Shard End and nearby neighbourhoods such as Buckland End, Lea Hall, Stechford, Tile Cross, Castle Vale and Hodge Hill in the West Midlands.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed). PrimeCarers takes care of client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re thinking of leaving agency work for more flexibility and direct relationships with families, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward route to working independently while still having administrative support and insurance included during shifts. Create a profile, set your preferences, and start choosing the clients that suit you. If you have questions during sign-up, the team can help you through the checks and getting your profile visible across Shard End and the wider West Midlands.