Transparent rates with no hidden agency markups.
Hestia operates on a simple, transparent marketplace model. Independent companions set their own rates by tier—typically £25/hr for a Community Companion and £30/hr for a Specialist Companion. Every companion retains a market-leading 80% of the booking fee (£20/hr and £24/hr take-home respectively), while Hestia’s flat 20% platform fee covers full public liability insurance, background checks, and secure booking. No joining fees. No subscriptions. No surprises.
Families pay
£25 – £30+
per hour, set by the companion.
- Companion time on the visit
- Full public liability insurance
- Vetted backup if your companion is unwell
- Reassurance updates after every visit
- Hestia team support line
Pay only for the hours actually delivered.
Every visit is securely scheduled and logged through our digital calendar platform. Your card is billed automatically only for verified hours — never block-booked, never rounded up.
Where it goes
80% to your companion. 20% keeps Hestia running.
Companions retain a market-leading 80% of every booking — netting £20/hr (Community Companion) or £24/hr (Specialist Companion) take-home pay. The remaining 20% covers vetting (active DBS checks — Basic or Enhanced, matched to care level — ID verification), insurance, software, and the family help line.
Traditional Agency Quality, Without the Agency Price.
By removing middleman markups and agency overhead, we deliver premium companion support while giving companions the earnings they deserve.
- ✕ 40–50% agency commission markups
- ✕ Caregivers receive minimum wage (£11-£12/hr)
- ✕ High staff turnover and unfamiliar faces
- ✓ Flat 20% transparent platform fee
- ✓ Companions keep 80% (£20–£24+/hr take-home)
- ✓ Consistent, hyper-local trusted companions
Respite plans
Most families settle into a weekly or twice-weekly rhythm. There is no contract and no minimum — pause or adjust at any time.
WEEKLY WINDOW
3 hrs / week
A reliable midweek afternoon for a primary carer to rest, work, or recover.
TWICE-WEEKLY
6 hrs / week
The most popular rhythm — typically two focused blocks with the same companion to build deep familiarity.
STEADIER SUPPORT
9+ hrs / week
For families navigating moderate dementia and needing a steady, familiar presence across multiple days.
Build your family's respite rhythm.
Find a CompanionLet's start with a conversation.
Have questions about hours, vetting, or the application process? We are here to listen.