Companion Carer Jobs in Tooting

Companion care in Tooting is about company, conversation and confidence — helping people stay connected to the life they value. You’ll spend time chatting, supporting hobbies, going on local outings and doing light help around the home for clients whose main need is company and reassurance.

Right now, 218 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced carers who enjoy building steady, trusting relationships rather than rushed visits. Typical tasks include regular visits for conversation and companionship, accompanying people to appointments or shops, helping with simple household tasks, and encouraging hobbies and social contact. Many carers choose to focus on daytime companionship, weekend calls or longer sitting shifts for clients who appreciate a familiar face. You’ll find clients across Tooting and neighbouring areas including Tooting Bec, Colliers Wood, Earlsfield, Balham, South Wimbledon and Streatham and elsewhere in Wandsworth borough.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many people on the site work within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on experience and the support required. You can decide which clients you accept, what hours you work and the area you cover, so you keep control of your week. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll guide you through verification so you can get started quickly. If you already live or travel through Tooting, Tooting Bec or Balham, many local families are looking for reliable companions who can give consistent support and company.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Tooting and Wandsworth — it isn’t one specific role. If you’re thinking of leaving agency work, PrimeCarers can reduce admin and give you more control over who you work with while keeping the relationships and care at the centre of the job. Create a profile, complete simple checks and start choosing clients who fit the way you want to work. Profiles often go live within days, and many carers find the flexibility and continuity exactly what they were looking for in Tooting and beyond.