Companion Carer Jobs in Thatcham

If you enjoy conversation, outings and helping someone feel reassured at home, PrimeCarers connects self‑employed companion carers with families across Thatcham. Companion care here is about being present: chatting over a cuppa, joining a local walk, supporting hobbies, or doing light household tasks and reassurance for people whose main need is company. You’ll choose the clients, hours and area you work in, and you set your own rates. Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work in Thatcham and nearby areas including Newbury, Tadley, Hungerford, Basingstoke, Reading and Lambourn — many families prefer local, consistent carers who can arrive reliably for a regular chat or activity. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own charges and typically sit within a local range such as £19–£21.50 per hour; you can also see more detailed ranges like £19–£21.50 per hour for hourly visits or £145–£160 per day for longer live‑in day rates when relevant. PrimeCarers handles finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working with a client.

This kind of companionship role suits experienced carers who enjoy relationship‑led work rather than task‑driven shifts. It’s a good fit if you have at least a year’s professional care experience, can provide verifiable references, hold the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange a DBS if needed). If you’re used to agency routines but want more control over your time and who you support, moving to self‑employed companion care could be the change you’re looking for in Berkshire.

On PrimeCarers you remain self‑employed: you pick the clients you accept, choose the hours that suit you, and set the areas you’ll travel to. We take care of the admin — matching you with families, producing contracts, managing invoicing and making sure payments reach you. Insurance is included while you work with a matched client. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you won’t be waiting weeks to start seeing opportunities in Thatcham.

If you value warm, local companionship work and want the freedom to decide how you work, join PrimeCarers and list what you offer: outings, conversation, hobby support and light household help. You’ll still be doing the caring you enjoy, with fewer middlemen and clearer control over your working life.

How to apply: create a profile, upload your ID and references, and confirm your right to work and DBS status. Once verified, families in Thatcham can view your profile and invite you to discuss ongoing companion roles that suit both of you.