Companion Carer Jobs in East Retford

Are you an experienced carer who enjoys conversation, outings, hobbies and gentle help around the home? In East Retford we’re looking for companion carers to support older people who mainly want company, reassurance and day‑to‑day friendly support. Tasks typically include chatting over a cuppa, accompanying someone on local trips, encouraging hobbies and doing light household tasks that help someone stay independent and settled. Right now, 10 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self‑employed work, not one specific opening. As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own terms — choose clients, hours and the service area that suits you across East Retford and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire. Many carers set competitive rates within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the support they provide and their experience. For clarity, typical hourly and live‑in figures are shown where appropriate: £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day.

Who this suits: if you enjoy listening, reassuring people, keeping someone company and helping with small practical tasks, companion care could be a rewarding move away from agency routines. It’s a good fit for carers wanting more control over routine, fewer rota surprises and the chance to build steady relationships in East Retford. You’ll still work professionally — arriving on time, keeping records and being reliable — but with far more choice about whom you support.

PrimeCarers takes care of the admin so you can focus on people. We find clients for you, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. You remain fully self‑employed and free to accept or decline any referral. Many carers who left agency work appreciate the reduced paperwork and the ability to plan their week around life outside work.

To join you’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You don’t need to wait weeks to start: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can choose to work mainly in East Retford or cover nearby towns such as Retford, Worksop, Ollerton and Boughton, Bawtry, Harworth and Bircotes and Ollerton.

If you want meaningful company work, practical simplicity and control over your hours in East Retford, create your PrimeCarers profile today. It’s straightforward, pays transparently and connects you with people who value companionship and reassurance across Nottinghamshire and beyond.