Companion Carer Jobs in Haywards Heath

Companionship care in Haywards Heath is about conversation, company and confidence. You’ll support people who mainly need someone to talk to, join for outings or hobbies, and offer light help around the home — tea, a walk into town, sorting post or reassurance during the day or evening. You won’t be responsible for clinical tasks unless you’re trained and the client specifically asks. These roles suit experienced carers who enjoy spending time building relationships and supporting independence.

Right now, 21 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose which clients you accept, and pick the hours and service area that fit your life. Many carers use the flexibility to balance family life, other work, or evening and weekend shifts. Typical pay for companion care sits around £19–£20.50 per hour, but you decide what you charge and when you work.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and takes care of the paperwork so you can concentrate on care: we handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you are working. That means less admin than a typical agency model, while you keep the freedom of being self-employed.

This type of work is common around Haywards Heath and neighbouring towns such as Cuckfield, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Uckfield, East Grinstead and Lewes. You may be meeting clients for regular weekly visits, weekend calls, or occasional support for outings and appointments. The role suits carers who are patient, sociable and reliable, and who enjoy creating companionship through conversation, shared activities and gentle practical help.

To join we ask for 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 verifiable references. You’ll also need to be comfortable managing your self-employed responsibilities such as tax; PrimeCarers supports the client matching, payments and insurance side.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start hearing from local families quickly. If you’re based in Haywards Heath or elsewhere in West Sussex and want more control over the hours you work, companionship care through PrimeCarers could be the right next step.