Companion Carer Jobs in Henley on Thames

Are you an experienced carer in Henley on Thames looking for companionship work that focuses on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home? PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers directly with families across Henley on Thames and the surrounding area, so you can choose the people you want to support and build relationships that matter. Right now, 17 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care here is about company, reassurance and practical support: regular visits for a chat and tea, escorted walks by the river, hobby sessions, local trips to shops or clubs, and small household tasks that help someone stay independent. Work is typically short visits or regular calls, and the pace suits carers who prefer relationship-led support rather than clinical tasks. Many clients in Henley on Thames want someone reliable, kind and engaging rather than full personal care.

Pay and flexibility
You work as self-employed, set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for companion care are £19–£22.50 per hour. For reference we also show typical ranges for other patterns: £19–£22.50 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days. PrimeCarers lists local requests so you can pick what suits your life in Henley on Thames and neighbouring towns such as Woodley, Marlow, Reading, Earley, Maidenhead and Watlington.

What we ask

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

What PrimeCarers does for you
We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you are working. That means you can focus on building trusting, friendly relationships in Henley on Thames and across Oxfordshire, without agency shifts or office politics.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re ready to move away from rota-driven agency work and want more control over when, where and with whom you work, PrimeCarers makes the transition straightforward and supportive.

If you live in Henley on Thames or nearby towns and want companion care roles that value your experience, create a profile today and start choosing the work that fits your life.