Self-employed companionship care

Companionship Carer Jobs in Waddon

Set your own rates and hours — companionship roles commonly listed from £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
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

If you enjoy conversation, gentle support and being the reassuring presence someone needs, companionship care in Waddon could be the right move. These roles focus on time together — chatting over tea, joining clients on local outings, supporting hobbies, and light help around the home. Work is ideal for experienced carers who want to prioritise meaningful visits rather than intensive clinical tasks.

Right now, 202 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you work on a self-employed basis: you set your own rates, choose who you support and pick the hours and neighbourhoods you travel to. Many carers in Waddon choose to cover nearby areas such as Beddington, South Croydon, Wallington, Purley, Carshalton and Addiscombe, and you can extend into Sutton if you want occasional visits there. Typical rates for companionship care sit in a competitive band and many carers list within £18.80–£20 per hour for similar roles.

What the work involves: companionship care is about presence and reliability. Tasks are centred on conversation, keeping company, accompanying clients on short walks or shopping trips, joining in hobbies or games, and helping with light domestic tasks like making a drink, tidying up or reminding about appointments. Visits are usually relaxed and paced to the person’s needs — you won’t be expected to carry out complex clinical duties.

Who this suits: if you have warm communication skills, patience, and at least a year of professional care experience, this is a natural fit. It’s great for carers moving away from agency rotas who want steadier, one-to-one relationships and more control over their working life. You’ll need the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self-employed and set the areas you cover, the hours you accept and your hourly rate. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start connecting with local families quickly.

How to apply: create a short profile, confirm your experience and references, and upload or arrange an Enhanced DBS. The sign-up is straightforward and designed for busy carers who want to be back with clients fast. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Waddon and the local area rather than one specific opening. If you value companionship work, flexible control and honest support, this could be the change you’re looking for.

What carers earn around Waddon

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 1154 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 989 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2104 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Waddon

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and choose what to charge. Many companionship roles sit around £18.80–£20 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick the clients, visits and schedule that suit your life — part-time, regular rounds or occasional visits.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship: conversation, hobbies and outings rather than clinical care.

Support while you work

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re on visits.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes and tell us about your experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and approve

    Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one).

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Pick the visits you want. Profiles typically go live within days.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on spending time with someone: conversation, walks, outings, hobbies and light help around the home. It’s about presence, reassurance and supporting daily wellbeing rather than clinical tasks.

As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. The typical range for companionship roles is shown as £18.80–£20 per hour — individual rates vary depending on experience, travel and visit length.

Yes. You also need at least one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you don’t have an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can assist with the application.

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and includes insurance while you are working on bookings found through the platform.

Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. You then choose which local clients in Waddon and nearby areas you want to accept.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Waddon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.