Companionship Carer Jobs in New Cross Gate

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed companionship carers with families across New Cross Gate and the wider Lewisham area. These ongoing opportunities suit people who enjoy conversation, local outings, hobbies and light help around the home — companionship and reassurance are the focus rather than intensive personal care. Right now, 214 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical companionship duties include making tea and chats, accompanying clients to local shops or cafés, joining hobby activities, helping with light chores and offering regular reassurance. Work is usually daytime visiting or friendly companionship calls; you choose the clients and hours that fit your life in New Cross Gate, Lewisham and neighbouring areas like New Cross, Brockley, Deptford, Nunhead, Peckham and Peckham Rye.

Pay and flexibility: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical rates for this role are £18.80–£20 per hour and you can list whichever hours you prefer. PrimeCarers handles finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Who this suits: experienced carers who want more control than agency rosters allow. If you enjoy companionship work, value one-to-one time and want to build local relationships in New Cross Gate and Lewisham, this could be a better-fit way to work without fixed shifts or mandatory minimums.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience
• Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references

We’re advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities across New Cross Gate rather than a single post. You remain self-employed: you set your rates, choose clients, pick your service area and control your hours. PrimeCarers supports you with client matching, contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.

How to apply: create your online profile — it only takes minutes. Upload documents for verification and, once checked, your profile can go live within days so you can start choosing local clients in New Cross Gate and nearby towns. If you’re ready for companionship work with more control over when and where you work, join PrimeCarers today.