Companionship Carer Jobs in Peckham

Companionship care in Peckham is about company, conversation and helping someone enjoy life at home. Typical tasks include regular visits for chat and reassurance, accompanying people on outings, supporting hobbies and interests, and light help around the house — tea, reading, a walk to the park or sitting with someone through a film. Right now, 219 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Many people looking for companionship want continuity and someone they can trust. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose your own clients, hours and service area, so you can build relationships and routines that suit both you and the person you support. You can set your own rates and see local opportunities that typically match £18.80–£20 per hour.

Where you might work: you’ll find opportunities across Peckham and nearby areas including Nunhead, Peckham Rye, Denmark Hill, Burgess Park, East Dulwich and Camberwell. We also connect carers with families across Southwark borough, including short daytime visits, regular companionship calls and longer social outings.

Who this suits: experienced carers who enjoy conversation, attentiveness and practical reassurance. If you prefer supporting independence, encouraging hobbies or offering company for people who are lonely or need extra reassurance, companionship work is a great fit. It’s also well suited to carers moving away from agency rotas who want more control over their time.

How pay and hours work: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You choose which clients to accept and which hours to work. Typical pay guidance for companionship roles can be viewed on profiles as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

Requirements to join: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

How to apply: create a short profile, upload or request a DBS if needed, and add two references. Once verified you’ll appear to families searching in Peckham and Southwark, and you can start choosing the bookings you want.

Ready to find companionship work you control? Apply in minutes and start connecting with local families who need company, conversation and reassurance.