Self-employed carers wanted
Companionship Carer Jobs in Tile Cross
Set your own hours and rates: typical pay for these roles is £18.80–£20 per hour
- 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
Looking for companionship care work in Tile Cross? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need conversation, outings, hobby support and light help around the home. These are ongoing, self-employed opportunities where you choose the clients, hours and service area — ideal if you want to move away from traditional agency routines. Right now, 23 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship roles typically involve spending time with a person, offering reassurance, supporting hobbies, accompanying them on short outings and helping with light domestic tasks. Many families in Tile Cross ask for reliable, friendly people who can brighten a day and provide steady company. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and work patterns. Typical pay for this role is £18.80–£20 per hour. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work, so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
These roles suit experienced carers who enjoy conversation and social support, and who want more control than a traditional agency offers. If you prefer regular morning visits, a few afternoon calls each week, or occasional weekend companion visits while staying local to Tile Cross and surrounding areas, this may suit you. You can accept only the families whose needs match your skills and interests.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Verifiable references from recent care roles.
PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers with contract management, invoicing and secure payments, plus insurance while you are working with a family. You remain your own boss: choose clients, set your hours and decide how far you travel. Many carers based in Tile Cross also pick up work in nearby areas such as Kitts Green, Garretts Green, Fordbridge, Lea Hall, Kents Moat and Lyndon Green.
Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification, so you can be accepting jobs quickly. If you are ready to leave the constraints of agency rotas and want to build reassuring, social support for people in Tile Cross and the wider West Midlands, creating a profile is the first step.
What carers earn around Tile Cross
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 201 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 171 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1554 carers in the area
£148–£163.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You decide what you charge, pick the clients you want and keep control of your work.
Flexible hours
Choose days, times and the number of visits that suit your life and commitments.
Meaningful work
Focus on companionship, conversation and hobbies—build longer, more rewarding relationships.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance covered while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply online in minutes and describe the companionship work you offer and the hours you want.
- 2
Verify your checks
Provide an Enhanced DBS, references and right to work. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if needed.
- 3
Choose clients
Profiles usually go live within days of verification. Pick local families that suit your skills and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
You set your own rates as a self-employed carer. Families book you through PrimeCarers and we handle invoices and payments, so you receive fees without chasing paperwork. You are responsible for your own tax and National Insurance as a self-employed worker.
Companionship care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, joining in hobbies, help with outings, and light domestic support like making a drink or meal prep. It typically does not include complex clinical or heavy personal care unless stated by the family.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS, verifiable references and the right to work in the UK. If you need a DBS, PrimeCarers can support the application.
Yes. You choose your service area and can accept jobs in Tile Cross and nearby towns. You decide the distance you are happy to travel and which clients to accept.
PrimeCarers includes insurance cover while you are working with families arranged through the platform. You should also consider any additional cover you need as a self-employed carer.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Tile Cross through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
