Companion Carer Jobs in Buckfastleigh

Looking for companionship-focused care work in Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area? PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families who want friendly, trustworthy support: conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. Carers choose their own clients, hours and service area and set their own rates, so you can build a role that fits your life.

Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care is about presence and relationship. Typical duties include chatting over a cup of tea, helping someone get out for a short walk, accompanying them to a club or appointment, supporting hobbies and offering light household assistance such as making snacks, light tidying, or reminders. This work suits experienced carers who enjoy being sociable, calm, patient and reliable. Many carers who join PrimeCarers want to move away from agency rota-work and take control of who they support and when.

Pay and flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical pay for companion roles is £18.80–£22.50 per hour; you decide your hourly rate and which hours to accept. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and free to choose clients, hours and service area in and around Buckfastleigh, including visits to Ashburton, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Ivybridge, Bovey Tracey and Kingsteignton and other parts of Devon.

Requirements to join are straightforward. You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify checks and references so families can trust the carers on the platform. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

How the opportunities work: these are ongoing self-employed roles rather than single placements. You browse client requests, choose whom to contact and agree hours directly. PrimeCarers supports you with client introductions, written agreements, invoicing and secure payments so you can focus on care and companionship.

If you value meaningful, flexible companion care work in Buckfastleigh and want to be in control of your work and earnings, creating a PrimeCarers profile is the next step. It only takes a few minutes to apply, and many carers are online and taking bookings within days.