Self-employed carers wanted
Companionship Carer Jobs in Upton upon Severn
Set your own rates — typical roles pay around £19–£22.50 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
Do you enjoy conversation, outings and helping someone feel reassured at home? In Upton upon Severn we connect self-employed carers with local families who need companionship care — time for tea and a chat, trips into town, shared hobbies and light help around the house. You’ll be choosing clients who match your interests and availability, using your experience to make a real difference.
Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship care here is about presence and relationship rather than personal care tasks. Typical visits might include going for a walk, playing games, supporting a hobby, escorting to appointments or doing small household jobs that keep someone comfortable and independent. Many people in Worcestershire value a consistent, trusted face for regular visits.
This work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency life offers. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your hours and pick which clients you accept. Typical rates for this kind of role are £19–£22.50 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
To join you’ll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Applying takes just minutes: create a profile, upload checks and references, and we’ll confirm your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. You decide your service area — many of our carers in Upton upon Severn also cover nearby towns such as Great Malvern, Malvern, Tewkesbury, Pershore, Worcester and Ledbury.
If you’re used to agency shifts but want more predictability and the chance to build long-term relationships, companionship work via PrimeCarers could be a better fit. You’ll keep the freedom of self-employment while PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on people.
Ready to take the next step in Upton upon Severn? Apply now and your profile could be live within days.
What carers earn around Upton upon Severn
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 27 carers in the area
£19–£22.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 28 carers in the area
£17–£22.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1539 carers in the area
£147.50–£163.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and set your own fees. Typical rates for companionship care are £19–£22.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, hours and days that suit you — build a schedule around your life, not the other way round.
Meaningful work
Focus on companionship — conversation, outings and hobbies — and build relationships with families.
Admin taken care of
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, describe your experience and availability, and set the areas you want to work in.
- 2
Verify your checks
Provide one year’s professional care experience, references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this).
- 3
Start meeting clients
PrimeCarers matches you with local families, manages contracts and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care focuses on company, conversation, social activities, outings and light help around the home. It’s ideal for people who mainly need reassurance and social contact rather than personal care.
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Typical pay for companionship roles is shown as £19–£22.50 per hour but you choose the final fee and hours to suit you.
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.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you don’t have to. Insurance is included while you’re working with a PrimeCarers client.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start accepting local companionship bookings in Upton upon Severn quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Upton upon Severn through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
