Second SpringCompanions
Become a Springer

Make a real difference, on your terms.

Join our community of Springers and bring warmth, conversation, and companionship to older adults in your area.

Apply to Become a Springer
The Role

What is a Springer?

Springers are self-employed companions who visit or call elderly clients to provide friendly conversation, light social activities, and a consistent, caring presence. They do not provide personal care or medical support.

Why Join Us

A role that fits around your life.

Flexible Hours

You choose when you work. Set your own schedule around your life.

Self-Employed Freedom

You're your own boss. We provide the clients, you provide the warmth.

Meaningful Work

The impact you make is real. Our clients genuinely look forward to your visits.

Be Part of Something

Regular check-ins with our founders, a supportive companion community, and someone always available if something feels off.

How It Works

Three simple steps to get started.

01

Apply

Fill out our short interest form below, it takes just a few minutes.

02

Meet Us

A friendly informal chat so we can get to know you and answer your questions.

03

Get Started

We match you with a client and you begin making a real difference.

Self-Employment & Hours

Flexibility that fits your life.

Being a Springer means you're in charge. There are no zero-hours contracts, no pressure, and no rigid rotas, just genuine flexibility around the hours you want to give.

  • Springers are self-employed independent contractors.
  • Springer rates are competitive and discussed at your introductory call. We are transparent about pay from the very first conversation.
  • You invoice us for the hours you complete.
  • Suggested starting commitment: 2–5 hours per week (flexible to grow).
  • You set your availability, mornings, afternoons, weekends. We always share the client's preferred timings, and if you accept, it's up to you.
  • No zero-hours contracts, no pressure, just flexibility that works for you.
Example Patterns
2 visits a week
1–2 hours each
Saturday mornings only
2–3 hours per visit
Weekday afternoons
3 hours, twice a week
One longer weekly visit
4 hours every Friday
Who We're Looking For

Warm hearts and good listeners.

  • You're a good listener and genuinely enjoy people's company.
  • You're reliable and committed to showing up for your client.
  • You're patient, kind, and comfortable spending time with older adults.
  • No care qualifications needed, just emotional intelligence, consistency and patience.
Frequently Asked

Your questions, answered.

Springer Application

Begin your application.

Tell us about yourself. We read every word. Successful applicants hear from us within five working days.

After we review your application we will invite you for a short informal video call, usually 20 to 30 minutes. If we think you are a great fit, we will begin matching you with a client straight away.

Springer application form