Companionship Carer Jobs in Hackney

We’re looking for experienced self-employed carers in Hackney to provide companionship: friendly conversation, outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. You’ll work with people in Hackney and nearby neighbourhoods, supporting independence and emotional wellbeing while building trusting, steady relationships.

Right now, 225 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship work suits carers who enjoy conversation, gentle support and getting out and about — whether that’s a regular tea-and-chat, a weekly trip to Victoria Park, a hobby session or accompanying someone to appointments. The role is flexible: you decide which clients to take, which hours to offer and how far you’ll travel. Many carers choose to work across Hackney Central, Homerton, Lower Clapton, South Hackney, Dalston and Victoria Park; you can focus on the streets and communities you know best. You set your own rates and typically see pay in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, reflecting the time, skills and personal attention you provide.

PrimeCarers makes finding work straightforward. We introduce you to family clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working with a client. That administrative support is designed to let you spend more time with people and less on paperwork. You remain fully self-employed and free to accept or decline any introductions.

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 one) and verifiable references. We don’t ask you to commit to shifts you don’t want — this is ongoing, flexible, self-employed work rather than a fixed post. PrimeCarers operates across Hackney and throughout Greater London, so you can expand your profile as you wish.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. From there we’ll match you with local families who need companionship care and who value consistent, kind support.

If you’re an experienced carer thinking about leaving agency work and want more control over who you support and when, PrimeCarers could be the right fit. Sign up, set your hours and rates, and start connecting with clients in Hackney who need your companionship.