Companion Carer Jobs in Leicester

Companionship care in Leicester is about being present: good conversation, shared walks or outings, hobbies, and light help around the home for people who want company and reassurance. If you enjoy relationship-based care more than clinical tasks, this role focuses on building trust, keeping people engaged and making daily life more enjoyable.
Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer, so you set your own rates, choose clients, hours and your service area across Leicester and the wider county of Leicestershire. Typical pay guidance for this kind of role is £18.50–£20 per hour; you may also see roles shown as £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates.

This work suits experienced carers who value flexibility and want more control than many agency roles offer. You’ll spend time talking, supporting outings, helping with light domestic tasks that make the home comfortable, and offering reassurance — often to people living alone or coping with early dementia, long-term health conditions or recovery from illness. Many carers moving from agencies appreciate being able to spend longer with each client and to build meaningful routines.

PrimeCarers finds families, handles contracts, invoices and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You pick the clients you want to take on and set the hours that fit your life. We connect carers across Leicester and nearby areas such as Braunstone Town, Oadby, Wigston Magna, Syston, Earl Shilton and Loughborough, helping you find work close to home.

• Minimum joining requirements: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
• Working arrangement: ongoing self-employed opportunities — not a single advertised shift. You remain self-employed and set your terms.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. We’ll support you through verification and the first matches so you can start choosing clients quickly.

If you’re an experienced carer in Leicester looking for more control over your work, companionship care through PrimeCarers gives you meaningful, flexible work with practical support behind you. Ready to get started? It’s straightforward to apply and your profile can be live within days.