Companion Carer Jobs in Guildford

Companionship care in Guildford is about being present: friendly conversation over a cup of tea, short outings into town, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. Visits are relaxed, focused on dignity and building trust — perfect if you enjoy spending time with people rather than clinical tasks. Right now, 52 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

If you want to move away from rotaed agency shifts and keep the things you love about caring, this role could suit you. As a self‑employed companion carer with PrimeCarers you set your own hours, choose your clients and decide how far you want to travel across Guildford and nearby areas of Surrey. Many carers set rates within £18.80–£22 per hour and tailor their diary around other commitments.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self‑employed and in control: accept or decline matches that fit your skills and preferences. Profiles typically show examples of hourly and live‑in work so you can see how families ask for support.

Who this suits

• Experienced companions — you enjoy conversation, short trips and hobbies rather than personal care tasks.
• Reliable visitors — punctuality and consistency matter for people who rely on you for reassurance.
• Flexible planners — you want to set your own hours and the neighbourhoods you’ll visit.

Basic requirements to join PrimeCarers

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable references from recent employers or clients.

Pay and practicalities: you decide your rate and availability. Typical ranges for the type of visits families request are shown on your profile (examples include £18.80–£22 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live‑in day rates). PrimeCarers manages the contracts, takes care of invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you are working for families introduced through the platform.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can choose to work across Guildford or focus on specific neighbourhoods and nearby towns such as Godalming, Gomshall, Ripley, Woking, Castle Green and Aldershot. If you value meaningful companionship work and want control over your hours and clients, PrimeCarers makes the admin easier so you can spend more time with the people you care for.