PrimeCarers

Tilbury & Thurrock

Companionship Carer Jobs in Tilbury

Self‑employed companionship work — set your own rates (typical range: £18.80–£20.10 per hour)

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Are you an experienced carer in Tilbury who enjoys conversation, company and gentle practical help? Companionship care on PrimeCarers means spending time chatting, arranging outings, supporting hobbies and doing light tasks around the home for people who mainly want company and reassurance. You’ll meet a wide range of local people in Tilbury and the surrounding area who value dependable, friendly support. Right now, 52 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self‑employed work rather than one specific role: you set your own hours, choose clients and work where you want across Tilbury and nearby towns such as Gravesend, West Tilbury, Northfleet, Grays, Chafford Hundred and Swanscombe and Greenhithe. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates — typical pay for companionship care is £18.80–£20.10 per hour — and decide whether they prefer short calls, regular visits or longer companionship sessions.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means less admin and more time doing the work you enjoy: building relationships, supporting outings to local parks and cafés, helping with light household tasks and giving families peace of mind. Many carers switch from agency work for the greater control and the chance to focus on person‑centred care.

This role suits someone who already has professional care experience and a warm, patient manner. Typical companionship duties include conversation, prompting, accompanying clients to nearby shops or community activities, supporting interests and providing reassurance. You won’t be asked to perform complex clinical tasks unless specifically agreed with a client and within your scope of experience.

Joining requirements

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

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable client matches quickly. When you accept a client, PrimeCarers supports the relationship with clear contracts, secure invoicing and payment handling — freeing you to focus on high‑quality companionship in Thurrock and beyond.

If you’re ready to leave agency constraints and take control of who you work with and when, PrimeCarers can help you make that move smoothly. Create your profile, set your availability and your rates, and start connecting with families in Tilbury who really value meaningful company and reassurance.

What carers earn around Tilbury

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.

Hourly care

Based on 369 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.10 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 338 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1280 carers in the area

£148–£165 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your rates

Choose what you charge and keep control of your work; typical companionship pay is £18.80–£20.10 per hour.

Flexible hours

You pick clients, hours and service area so you can balance work and life around other commitments.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship, conversation and local outings — the parts of care that make a real difference.

Less admin, more care

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply in minutes

    Complete a short profile and upload your checks and references.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    PrimeCarers verifies your background; profiles typically go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Review matches, agree terms directly with families and begin visits when it suits you.

Common questions

Companionship care focuses on social support and everyday living: conversation, outings, hobbies, light household tasks and providing reassurance. It’s about building relationships rather than delivering complex clinical care.

Carers are self‑employed: you set your rates, choose clients and decide your hours. PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments to reduce admin, and provides insurance while you work.

You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days. Demand varies by area and time, but many carers start seeing suitable matches soon after verification.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, so you can focus on care while we take care of the paperwork and financial admin.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Tilbury through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.