Self-employed carers wanted
Companionship Carer Jobs in Gomshall
Set your own hours and rates — typical local bookings fall within £18.80–£21.50 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
Are you an experienced carer in Gomshall looking for companionship work that fits your life? On PrimeCarers you’ll meet people who mainly need company, conversation and reassurance — outings, shared hobbies, trips to local cafés, gentle prompts around the home and the calm presence that helps someone feel safe. Right now, 61 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship care is about time and attention as much as tasks. Typical duties include regular visits for conversation, accompanying clients on short walks or shopping trips, supporting hobbies and light household help such as making drinks, meal companionship and changing bedding. These roles suit people who enjoy connecting, are patient, reliable and can put a nervous or lonely person at ease. Many carers who choose PrimeCarers value being able to build ongoing relationships rather than a rota of one-off calls.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates, with typical local bookings commonly within £18.80–£21.50 per hour. You choose your clients, your hours and the area you’ll cover — whether you want to work mainly in Gomshall or in nearby villages such as Dorking, Guildford, Great Brookham, Ripley, Godalming and Leatherhead. PrimeCarers finds you clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
To join 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 a couple of verifiable references. We’re realistic: this platform is for self-employed carers who want more control over the work they do — it isn’t an agency role and it isn’t a one-off job posting. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency life, PrimeCarers gives you the admin and client-matching support while you stay firmly in charge of your diary and the relationships you build. Profiles are simple to set up, you can describe the companionship services you prefer to offer, and you accept only the clients who feel like the right fit.
Ready to meet people in Gomshall, make a real difference day-to-day and work on terms that suit you? Create your profile and start hearing from families around Gomshall and across Surrey who are looking for steady companionship and reassurance.
What carers earn around Gomshall
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 246 carers in the area
£18.80–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 195 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2090 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Choose your own hourly rate and the clients you want to work with. Typical local bookings sit around £18.80–£21.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the days and times that suit you — morning calls, afternoons or regular weekly visits.
Meaningful, ongoing work
Focus on companionship: conversation, outings and hobbies that build trusting relationships.
We handle admin & insurance
PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience and the companionship services you offer.
- 2
Verify and agree terms
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this). Confirm your working area and availability.
- 3
Choose clients and start
We introduce interested families; you decide who to accept and manage your bookings directly.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care focuses on company, conversation and reassurance. Tasks are mainly social and supportive: visiting, chatting, accompanying clients on local trips, encouraging hobbies and helping with light household tasks.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you, so you receive payment without chasing families directly.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Yes. While you’re working with a client found through PrimeCarers, insurance is included. We also manage contracts and invoicing so you can focus on care.
Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing introductions and accepting clients in Gomshall and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Gomshall through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
