Self-employed carers wanted
Companionship Carer Jobs in Tadcaster
Set your own rates — typical roles pay £18.80–£20 per hour. Choose clients, hours and where you work.
- 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 Tadcaster is about companionship, conversation and reassurance — spending time with someone over hobbies, trips out to town, a short walk or a cup of tea and light help around the home. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This type of work suits experienced carers who enjoy one-to-one time and prefer flexible hours. If you want more control than agency life offers, PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers across Tadcaster and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire with families who need company rather than hands-on nursing. You choose the clients you accept and the neighbourhoods you cover.
Typical companionship duties include chatting, planning and joining local outings, supporting hobbies, prompting routines and doing light household tasks that make someone feel safe and valued. These roles are ideal if you want meaningful contact rather than intensive personal care; you can focus on building relaxed, dependable relationships.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and hours, so you control how much you work and who you work for. Typical rates for this kind of work are £18.80–£20 per hour. Many carers advertise within a typical hourly-care band of £18.80–£20 per hour and, where appropriate, a live-in day rate of £146–£160 per day.
What we ask from you
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self-employed: you decide your rates, the hours you offer and the service area you cover. Many carers based in Tadcaster travel occasionally to nearby towns such as Wetherby, Sherburn in Elmet, Garforth, Selby, Castleford and Knottingley when clients request outings or short trips.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re already working in care and want a simpler way to find ongoing companionship roles in Tadcaster and around North Yorkshire, this platform is built to give you autonomy and steady, respectful work.
If you value conversation, connection and flexible hours, create a profile today and start seeing enquiries from families looking for companionship care in Tadcaster and the surrounding area.
What carers earn around Tadcaster
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 49 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 42 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 738 carers in the area
£146–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Decide what you charge and advertise your services with confidence — typical roles sit around £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts and days that suit you and build a schedule that fits your life in Tadcaster and nearby areas.
Meaningful work
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — companionship that makes a real difference to someone’s day.
Admin taken care of
PrimeCarers handles client-matching, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes with your experience, references and right-to-work details.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS) and your profile is typically live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and start
Accept the clients and hours you want while PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship carers spend time with clients who primarily need company and reassurance. Tasks include conversation, walks, outings, shared hobbies, light household help and supporting daily routines.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your hours and service area while we handle client-finding and admin.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, verifiable references, the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can assist with arranging a DBS if needed.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on caring and choosing the right clients.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin receiving enquiries soon after your checks are complete.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Tadcaster through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
