Self‑employed companionship carers
Companionship Carer Jobs in Faversham
Set your own rates and hours; typical pay ranges £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
Do you enjoy conversation, outings and helping someone feel safe and connected? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed companionship carers with families across Faversham and the surrounding Kent towns. This work is about being present: chatting over a cuppa, supporting hobbies, coming out for a local walk or helping with light household tasks so someone can stay independent and reassured. Right now, 17 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship roles vary — some clients want an hour of friendly company each week, others prefer regular daytime visits or daytime outings. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and the area you cover. Typical pay falls in £18.80–£20 per hour (common hourly roles are around £18.80–£20 per hour with live‑in day rates shown as £145–£160 per day), so you decide what’s right for your time and skills.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who enjoy conversation, patience and building steady, trusted relationships rather than clinical care. You’ll be supporting people who mainly need company and reassurance: reading, walks, trips to local shops or cafes, hobbies, reminders and light help around the home. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rotas, companionship work through PrimeCarers can give you more control over your diary while keeping the meaningful side of care.
PrimeCarers handles the practical side: we find clients, draw up contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. You remain self‑employed, so you set your rates and choose bookings that fit you. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can work across Faversham and nearby towns such as Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Queenborough, Sheerness and Fordwich.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We’ll guide you through verification and answer any questions about paperwork or local checks in Kent. If you already have an up‑to‑date DBS and references, the process is quicker.
Ready to take more control of your care work in Faversham? Create your profile, choose your clients and build reliable companionship roles that fit your life. Applying takes minutes and many carers start receiving enquiries within days.
What carers earn around Faversham
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 88 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 79 carers in the area
£17–£19.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1913 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self‑employed and choose what to charge. Typical pay falls in £18.80–£20 per hour so you control your earnings.
Flexible hours
Pick the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Apply in minutes and go live within days.
Meaningful companionship
Work focused on conversation, outings, hobbies and light home help — build real relationships with families.
Admin handled for you
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and describe the companionship care you offer and the areas you cover.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide ID, references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this). Profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose bookings
Respond to enquiries, agree times and rates directly with families while PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
You set your own rates as a self‑employed carer. Typical pay falls in £18.80–£20 per hour. Think about your experience, travel and the support you offer when setting rates.
Minimum requirements are at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references.
No. You choose which clients and bookings you accept, and you control your hours and service area.
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you’re working. You remain self‑employed and manage your own diary.
Applying takes minutes and verified profiles typically go live within days. Local demand varies by area, but many carers begin to receive enquiries soon after going live.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Faversham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
