Companion Carer Jobs in Gillingham

If you enjoy conversation, outings and helping people feel safe at home, PrimeCarers connects self‑employed companion carers with families across Gillingham and the wider Medway area. This role is about company and reassurance — sitting with someone over a cuppa, going for short local walks, helping with hobbies and light home tasks that let people live with dignity and companionship. Right now, 22 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companion care suits experienced carers who want to leave agency rotas behind and work on their own terms in Gillingham. You choose which clients to accept, decide your hours and define your service area. Many carers set rates around £18.80–£20 per hour depending on experience and the care required. You can also set different rates for hourly visits (£18.80–£20 per hour) or live‑in days (£145–£160 per day).

Typical companion duties include:

• Conversation and companionship — regular visits to reduce loneliness and provide emotional support.
• Outings and activities — accompanying clients to local shops, parks or community groups.
• Hobbies and mental stimulation — helping with crafts, reading, games or gentle exercises.
• Light household help — preparing simple meals, making drinks, light tidying and reminders.

We’re looking for carers who already have at least one year of professional care experience and can provide verifiable references. You must have the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you need one. The basic requirements are:

• 1+ year of professional care experience
• Enhanced DBS (we can assist)
• Right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references

PrimeCarers helps you find clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self‑employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients and build a schedule that fits your life. Many carers who live in or around Gillingham take clients in nearby areas such as Chatham, Rochester, Rainham, Strood, Snodland and Maidstone and into other parts of Medway.

Applying takes minutes and creating your profile is straightforward. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin offering companionship care in Gillingham without long delays. If you want more control over your work and more time for the things that matter, this could be the change you’re ready for.