Self-Employed Care Opportunities
Companionship Carer Jobs in Southwick
Set your own rates, hours and clients with pay from £19–£21 per hour
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
If you have at least a year’s professional care experience and a passion for supporting older or vulnerable people, becoming a companionship carer with PrimeCarers in Southwick could be the right move. This role focuses on providing company, reassurance and light help around the home — from friendly conversation and shared hobbies to outings and simple household tasks. Many clients in Southwick and nearby West Sussex towns like Shoreham by Sea, Worthing and Hove mainly want companionship to brighten their days and feel less isolated.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers, you set your own rates, typically within the range of £19–£21 per hour, and decide which clients to work with, when and where. Whether you prefer short weekly visits or longer sessions, you’re in control. You’ll find opportunities in Southwick itself and the surrounding areas including Brighton, Steyning and Burgess Hill, letting you work close to home or expand your service area as you wish.
PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care. We find clients for you, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance coverage while you’re working. This means less admin and no worries about chasing payments.
To join, you’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which PrimeCarers can help arrange if you don’t yet have one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. Applying takes just minutes, and once verified, your profile typically goes live within days, connecting you to families looking for companionship care in Southwick and beyond.
This role suits carers who enjoy spending quality time with clients, offering reassurance, and supporting independence through gentle encouragement and practical assistance. If you’re looking to leave agency work behind and want more control over your hours, clients and pay, PrimeCarers offers a flexible, supportive platform that puts you in charge.
Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Joining PrimeCarers means becoming part of a growing community of self-employed carers in Southwick, West Sussex, who value independence and meaningful connections. Apply today to start shaping your own care career on your terms.
What carers earn around Southwick
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 60 carers in the area
£19–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 42 carers in the area
£17–£18.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2011 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Southwick
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£420
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,820
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£21 an hour x 25
£525
£2,275
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £105
- £455
You receive
£16.80 an hour
£420
£1,820
Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 60 carers within 30km of Southwick on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 11 hourly and night placements within 30km of Southwick are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Southwick.
Register as a carerWhy Join PrimeCarers as a Companionship Carer?
Flexible Pay Rates
You decide your rates within £19–£21 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.
Choose Your Hours
Work when it suits you by selecting your own clients and schedule.
Meaningful Work
Provide companionship and support that truly makes a difference every day.
Support & Insurance
We handle contracts, payments and provide insurance while you’re working.
How to Become a Companionship Carer with PrimeCarers
- 1
Apply Online
Complete our quick application and upload your references, DBS, and experience details.
- 2
Profile Verification
We verify your documents and eligibility, usually within a few days.
- 3
Start Connecting
Once approved, your profile goes live and families in Southwick and nearby areas can contact you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience, ideally in companionship or related roles. This ensures you’re confident supporting clients with conversation, outings and light home help.
Yes, if you don’t already have a valid Enhanced DBS check, PrimeCarers can assist you in arranging one as part of the registration process.
As a self-employed carer, you set your own rates within the typical range of £19–£21 per hour and choose your working hours and service area, giving you complete control over your schedule.
We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments. We also provide insurance coverage while you are working, so you can focus on delivering great care.
Applying only takes minutes, and profiles usually go live within days once your documents and references are verified.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Southwick through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.