Work with us
A conversation. A shared interest. A little help with the everyday. The time you give can make a real difference to someone’s day.
Bring your warmth, reliability and life experience to Almost Family, through visiting companionship or live-in support.
Two ways to make a difference
Tell us what you enjoy, where you can work and when you’re available. We’ll explore whether there’s a suitable match.
Be a familiar face and a welcome part of someone’s week.
Share conversation and interests, help someone get out and about, or offer practical support with everyday routines.
Offer continuity and companionship in someone’s own home.
Stay for an agreed placement, providing company and practical everyday support shaped around the individual.
Interested in both, or still deciding? You can tell us that on the application form.
What matters most
You might bring experience from care, volunteering, supporting someone close to you, or another walk of life. Tell us what has shaped you.
You enjoy getting to know someone and finding the interests you share.
Being dependable helps trust and familiar routines grow.
You support their choices, dignity and independence, with clear professional boundaries.
Getting started
You don’t need to have every detail worked out before getting in touch.
Use our application form to share your experience, interests, preferred work and availability.
We’ll review your application and get in touch to discuss your circumstances and any suitable opportunities.
Before work begins, we’ll explain the arrangements and complete the relevant identity, right-to-work, reference and DBS checks.
Applying does not commit you to a placement or guarantee an offer of work. Any opportunity must be the right fit for everyone.
A few useful details
Tell us about your paid, voluntary and personal experience. What’s needed will depend on the individual opportunity; we’ll discuss your suitability and any role requirements with you.
Visiting companionship focuses on Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. For live-in placements, you can also select “Elsewhere in the UK” and tell us about any location preferences.
Tell us when you’re available. We’ll explain the hours, payment and contractual arrangements for any suitable opportunity before you decide. Live-in companions are self-employed and contract directly with their clients.
Our focus is companionship, shared interests and practical everyday support that helps people maintain their independence. Tasks and boundaries are agreed for each individual. Almost Family does not provide nursing care.
Your next step
Tell us a little about yourself and the kind of work you’re looking for.