Self-employed companion carers

Companion Carer Jobs in Hampton Wick

Set your own hours and rates — typical pay £18.80–£20.90 per hour

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families across Hampton Wick and Richmond upon Thames who want friendly, reliable company rather than complex personal care. Companion work focuses on conversation, local outings, hobbies and light help around the home — reassuring people, keeping them connected and making daily life more enjoyable. Right now, 200 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a companion carer you’ll spend time listening, sharing activities and supporting independence: accompanying clients to shops and appointments, helping with hobbies or paperwork, preparing simple drinks or snacks, and providing reassurance and company. These roles suit experienced carers who enjoy building relationships and who want more control over their time and the people they support in Hampton Wick.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates and choose your own clients, hours and service area — many carers in the area aim for £18.80–£20.90 per hour depending on the support provided. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and secure payments, and provide insurance while you work. If you decide to accept a client, you’ll arrange hours directly with them and keep the flexibility to change your availability or rates at any time.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS is also required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this for you. We do not advertise a single post here — this page lists ongoing self-employed opportunities across Hampton Wick and nearby areas including Teddington, Surbiton, Hampton Hill, Norbiton, Ham and Strawberry Hill.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and our team will verify you — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can browse compatible family requests in Hampton Wick, set your hourly preferences and start conversations with people who match your approach to companionship.

If you’re used to agency routines but want clearer pricing control, fewer imposed shifts and more rewarding one-to-one time, PrimeCarers is designed for that change. You’ll keep professional autonomy while we minimise the admin: contracts, invoicing and payment processing are taken care of, and insurance is included during bookings. Ready to explore companion care opportunities in Hampton Wick? It only takes a few minutes to apply and get listed.

What carers earn around Hampton Wick

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 1039 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.90 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 889 carers in the area

£17–£19.89 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2137 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

What PrimeCarers gives you

You set your rate

Decide what you charge and adjust as you gain experience; many carers aim for £18.80–£20.90 per hour.

Flexible hours

Choose the clients and shifts that fit your life in Hampton Wick and surrounding areas.

Meaningful companionship

Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — build lasting relationships with families.

Admin and protection covered

We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Sign up, add your experience, upload references and your DBS (we can help arrange one). Applying takes minutes.

  2. 2

    Get verified and go live

    Our team checks your documents; profiles typically go live within days so families in Hampton Wick can find you.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and work

    Browse client requests, agree hours and rates directly, and let PrimeCarers handle contracts, invoicing and payments.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care centres on company and conversation: outings, hobbies, conversation, light household tasks and reassurance. It’s for people who need social support more than complex clinical care.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your availability while we support the introductions and admin.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS is required; PrimeCarers can assist with arranging this check.

Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live you can respond to family requests around Hampton Wick and nearby towns.

We match you with families, manage contracts and invoices, process payments and include insurance while you are working on bookings arranged through the platform.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Hampton Wick through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.