Companion Carer Jobs in Sutton Coldfield

If you enjoy conversation, gentle outings and helping someone keep their independence at home, PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families across Sutton Coldfield. This role is about being a friendly, reliable presence — making a cuppa, sharing hobbies, taking short walks or providing light help around the house for people who mainly need company and reassurance in the West Midlands.

Right now, 28 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship work suits experienced carers who prefer regular one-to-one time over clinical tasks. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area — many carers in Sutton Coldfield choose to work close to home, helping neighbours in Tudor Hill, Doe Bank, Whitehouse Common, Driffold, Maney and Mere Green using Tudor Hill, Doe Bank, Whitehouse Common, Driffold, Maney and Mere Green.

Pay is flexible and set by you. Typical rates for this role fall in £18.50–£20 per hour; you can offer hourly visits or live-in support depending on what you and the family agree. For reference, common ranges for different kinds of work are £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates, though you decide where to sit within those ranges.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on caring. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working with a family matched through the platform. That administrative support is aimed at carers moving away from agency systems who want more control over their work-life balance without extra admin hanging over them.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self-employed: you choose which clients to accept and when to work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — so you can start looking for local companionship roles in Sutton Coldfield quickly.

If you value meaningful time with people, practical independence and the freedom to run your own care work in Sutton Coldfield and the wider West Midlands, PrimeCarers could be the right next step. Create your profile, set your terms and let us introduce you to families who need companionship and reassurance.