Companionship Carer Jobs in Thurso

If you enjoy conversation, day trips and helping someone keep living well at home, companionship care in Thurso could suit you. This work focuses on being there: regular visits for chats, outings, hobbies, shared interests and light help around the house for people who mainly need company and reassurance. You’ll often be the calm, friendly presence that makes someone’s day better. Carers are self-employed, set their own rates and choose their own clients, hours and service area. £15–£25 per hour

New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

Most companionship shifts are flexible: daytime visits, a few hours of support a week or regular calls for people who want ongoing company. The role suits someone with at least a year of professional care experience who enjoys emotional intelligence as much as practical help — listening, prompting, accompanying to appointments or cafés, sharing hobbies, and helping tidy, make snacks or manage little household tasks.

PrimeCarers finds families for you, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. You’ll still run your own approach to care: pick the clients you feel comfortable with, set the hours that fit your life, and keep the freedom of self-employed working. Many carers who move from agency work tell us they like the better control over time and clients in Thurso and the surrounding area.

Requirements to join are simple and straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can cover Thurso and nearby towns such as Wick, Kirkwall, Brora, Dornoch, Tain and Lossiemouth.

How to apply: create a short profile, add your experience and references, and tell us where you’d like to work and the hours you want. PrimeCarers will review and verify your details, then connect you with local families looking for companionship care. There is no fixed rota or commitment from us — you remain in control of the work you accept and the people you support.

If you’re ready for more control over who you work with and how you work in Thurso, set up your profile today and start meeting families who need a caring, reliable companion.