Companionship Carer Jobs in Tenterden

If you enjoy good conversation, gentle company and helping someone keep their day‑to‑day routines, PrimeCarers connects self‑employed companionship carers with families across Tenterden. The role centres on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home for people whose main need is company and reassurance. Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self‑employed work: carers set their own rates, choose their clients, hours and service area. Typical pay is £19–£21.90 per hour. You decide whether to take short daytime visits, longer companion shifts or occasional evenings, and you can cover nearby towns such as Cranbrook, Rye, Ashford, Winchelsea, New Romney and Lydd.

Companionship duties usually include friendly conversation, accompanying someone on walks or to appointments, supporting hobbies and interests, light domestic help like making drinks or simple meal prep, and being a reassuring presence. These roles suit carers who prefer relationship‑based support over task‑driven care and who enjoy spending quality time with clients in and around Tenterden.

To join you must meet a few clear requirements:

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

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self‑employed and free to set your own hourly rate and terms. Typical ranges to consider are £19–£21.90 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live‑in day rates, but you choose what to charge.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active you can review client requests, message families and accept the bookings that suit your hours and travel area around Tenterden and the rest of Kent. If you’re ready to put companionship at the heart of your work, create your PrimeCarers profile for Tenterden today.