Companion Carer Jobs in Oval

Companion care in Oval is for people who enjoy company, conversation and gentle practical support. You’ll spend time with clients going for short outings, sharing hobbies, supporting daily routines and offering reassurance around the home. Many of the families we work with are looking for steady, familiar faces rather than clinical care. You’ll be working in Oval and nearby neighbourhoods such as Kennington, Walworth, Stockwell, Camberwell, Millbank and Elephant and Castle, often crossing into Lambeth for appointments and social visits.

Right now, 230 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self-employed work: you choose which clients to accept, set your own rates and pick the hours and service area that suit you. Typical rates for companion roles on PrimeCarers are £18.80–£20 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working, so you can focus on people rather than paperwork.

What the role involves: friendly conversation, planning and accompanying clients on local outings, encouraging hobbies and interests, light support with drinks or snacks, and small household tasks that help a person feel safe and settled. Shifts are varied; some carers visit for tea and an hour of company, others build a regular weekly pattern. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Oval, not a single position.

Who this suits: experienced carers who prefer flexible, relationship-led work. It’s ideal for people who are ready to step away from agency rotas and want more say over their working life — choosing clients near Oval, Kennington or Stockwell, for example, and arranging visits that fit their schedule. You’ll need warmth, patience and the confidence to build rapport.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly so profiles typically go live within days of verification. Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your checks and references, and start seeing suitable client matches.

If you’re an experienced carer in Oval or elsewhere in Lambeth and you want work that fits around your life, PrimeCarers makes it easy to be self-employed without the admin stress. Set your own terms, keep the relationships you enjoy, and let us handle bookings, contracts and payments.