Companionship Carer Jobs in Thornaby on Tees

We’re looking for experienced, self-employed carers in Thornaby on Tees who enjoy spending time with older people and supporting them to stay active and connected. This role is companionship-first: conversation, local outings, shared hobbies, light help around the home and offering reassurance to clients who value company over clinical care. PrimeCarers helps you find clients across Thornaby on Tees and nearby areas, lets you set your own rates and choose the hours and clients that suit you.

Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship work suits people who are sociable, patient and reliable. You might be helping someone meet a friend at a café, accompanying them on a short walk, joining in a craft or music session, or keeping an eye on things while they relax at home. Tasks are low-intensity but important: making a drink, prompting medication, light tidying, and being someone to talk to. Most of our clients in Thornaby on Tees and around Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees, Fairfield, Eaglescliffe, Yarm and Billingham are looking for visits lasting an hour or a few hours rather than long personal care shifts.

On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed and set your own rates, so you decide what your time is worth. Typical rates for companionship roles are £18.50–£20 per hour. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and gives you insurance cover while you work. Many carers who split their time between Thornaby on Tees and nearby Middlesbrough find the flexibility easier to manage than agency rotas.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one. You remain in control: choose your clients, set the area you’ll travel in, and pick your hours. We do the admin so you can focus on people.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re used to agency life but want more control over who you work for and when, this is a straightforward way to move to self-employed companionship work in Thornaby on Tees and the surrounding towns. Create your profile, tell families what you offer, and start choosing the visits that suit your life.

If you care about making a real difference through conversation and company — and want the freedom to set your own terms — PrimeCarers could be the next step in your career as a self-employed carer in Thornaby on Tees.