Self-employed companion roles
Companion Carer Jobs in St John's
Companion care in St John's from £18.80–£20 per hour — set your rates, hours and area
- 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
Companionship care in St John's is about conversation, company and quietly making life easier. You’ll spend time chatting, going on local outings, supporting hobbies, and helping with light household tasks that give reassurance and keep someone independent at home. Right now, 228 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits experienced carers who prefer relationship-led visits over heavy personal care. In St John's and surrounding parts of Camden you’ll meet people who value companionship: a friendly face for morning tea, a companion for local walks or someone to join in hobbies and paperwork. Many visits are short and sociable; others last a few hours for trips out or a fuller afternoon together.
On PrimeCarers you work as self-employed and set your own rates and hours. You choose which clients to accept, when you work and how far you travel. Typical pay for companion care in the area is £18.80–£20 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work — so you can focus on care not admin.
Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll guide you through verification and reference checks so your profile can go live quickly. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re used to agency life but want more control—setting your own rates, choosing clients and building longer-term companionship—PrimeCarers lets you do that while still getting support with bookings and payments. You can cover St John's and nearby areas such as St Johns Wood, Swiss Cottage, Maida Vale, Lisson Grove, Little Venice and Belsize Park, or define a smaller neighbourhood if you prefer.
We don’t advertise a single job here: this page promotes ongoing self-employed opportunities in and around St John's and Camden. If you’re ready to work differently, create a profile, complete checks and start connecting with local families who need companionship care.
What carers earn around St John's
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 1282 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1109 carers in the area
£17–£19.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2143 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your pay
You set your own rate — typical companion pay is £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the hours and days that suit you and accept only the clients you want.
Meaningful work
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — relationship-led care that matters.
Back-office support
We handle client matching, contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, upload references and set your availability.
- 2
Complete checks
Provide an Enhanced DBS and right-to-work evidence; we can help arrange checks where needed.
- 3
Connect with clients
Accept clients that suit you, agree terms and start providing companionship in St John's and nearby.
Common questions
Companion carers provide social support: conversation, outings, activities, light household tasks and reassurance. The focus is on companionship rather than personal or clinical care.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients, and decide your hours and service area.
We match you with families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. We also assist with DBS checks and verification.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. Demand varies across St John's and Camden, but setting a clear profile increases your chances of good matches.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around St John's through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
