Self-employed care work
Companionship Carer Jobs in Great Brookham
Set your own rates and hours — typical companionship rates are £19–£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
If you enjoy good conversation, gentle company and helping people stay engaged with everyday life, you could find rewarding companionship work in Great Brookham. These roles focus on conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for clients whose main need is company and reassurance. Companionship care suits carers who prefer to build trusted relationships rather than perform hands-on hourly personal care.
Right now, 93 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Great Brookham and the surrounding area. You set your own hours, service area and the clients you accept, and typical rates for companionship work sit around £19–£21.50 per hour. Many carers coming from agency roles tell us they value the control and the chance to spend time on meaningful visits rather than a pressured rota.
What you’ll do day to day depends on each client. Typical companionship visits include making tea and having a chat, accompanying someone to a local café or green space, supporting hobbies and light household tasks such as tidying, meal prep or fetching shopping. The emphasis is on companionship and reassurance, keeping people connected with their community in Great Brookham and nearby villages.
PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoicing and secure payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, and you remain self-employed—choosing who you work with and when. You can cover Great Brookham and nearby towns such as Leatherhead, Dorking, Malden Rushett, Gomshall, Ripley and Epsom, tailoring your service area to suit your travel and availability. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Joining requirements
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
We welcome experienced carers who want a more flexible, relationship-led way of working in Surrey. The platform suits people who enjoy conversation, patience and gentle encouragement rather than heavy clinical tasks. If that sounds like you, sign up, complete quick verification and start browsing local requests. Your profile can be live within days and you’ll be ready to accept bookings that fit your life in Great Brookham.
What carers earn around Great Brookham
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 288 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 248 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1289 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and free to set the fee you want; typical ranges for companionship work are around £19–£21.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, days and times that fit your life — evening, daytime or weekend visits.
Meaningful relationships
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies that make a real difference to someone’s day.
Admin & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages client contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes with your experience and references, and choose the areas you want to serve.
- 2
Verify and get set up
Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), confirm references and right to work.
- 3
Match and start visiting
PrimeCarers introduces clients; you accept the ones that suit you. Profiles typically go live within days.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care centres on company, conversation and supporting someone to remain active and connected. It includes social visits, outings, supporting hobbies and light household tasks rather than clinical or heavy personal care.
Carers set their own rates as self-employed professionals. PrimeCarers shows typical local ranges and many companionship roles fall within the £19–£21.50 per hour band.
We find clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work through the platform. We also help with DBS checks if needed.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes. Once references and checks are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin accepting suitable local requests.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Great Brookham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
