Great Torrington opportunities

Companion Carer Jobs in Great Torrington

Self-employed companion care — set your own rates (typical range: £19–£20 per hour)

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Looking for companion care work in Great Torrington that puts you in control? Companion carers offer conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. These roles suit experienced, empathetic carers who enjoy spending relaxed, meaningful time with clients rather than clinical or personal-care tasks.
Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose your clients, your hours and your service area across Great Torrington and parts of Devon. You’ll support people with grocery runs, going for walks, attending local groups, reading, games, reminiscing and providing reassurance when families can’t be there. PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work, so you can focus on the relationship and the moment.

Pay is set by you. Typical rates for companion care fall in the range £19–£20 per hour, and many carers set hourly fees within £19–£20 per hour or choose live-in day rates around £145–£160 per day depending on the arrangement. You decide what to charge and which bookings to accept — there’s no fixed rota and no agency restrictions to work around.

Who we’re looking for

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience.
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
  • The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single post. If you’re tired of agency constraints but want client referrals and the admin taken care of, this could be the next step in your care career in Great Torrington. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Choose to work in Great Torrington, nearby towns including Bideford, Northam, Barnstaple, Highampton, Hatherleigh and Ten Acres and across Devon. You remain self-employed, set your availability and build the kind of companionship work that suits you and your clients. Insurance is included while you’re matched through PrimeCarers and we handle invoicing and secure payment processing, so you can focus on quality time and reliable companionship.

Ready to get started? Create a profile, upload a reference or DBS if you have one (we can help with DBS), and start choosing clients who match your experience and interests. Many carers join within minutes and begin taking bookings in days.

What carers earn around Great Torrington

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.

Hourly care

Based on 5 carers in the area

£19–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 4 carers in the area

£17.50–£18.30 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 660 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why join PrimeCarers

You set your rates

Decide your fees and availability. Typical companion rates sit around £19–£20 per hour.

Flexible hours

Choose the days and times that fit your life — short visits, regular calls or longer outings.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship: conversation, outings, hobbies and reassurance for clients who value company.

Admin support & insurance

We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes, list your experience, upload references and say when you’re available.

  2. 2

    Verification & checks

    You need an Enhanced DBS and verifiable references. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if needed.

  3. 3

    Choose clients

    Profiles go live within days. Pick clients and bookings in Great Torrington and nearby areas that suit you.

Frequently asked questions

Companion carers spend time with people who need company and reassurance. Tasks typically include conversation, outings, hobby support, light household help and providing emotional support rather than personal or clinical care.

Yes — we ask for at least one year of professional care experience and verifiable references. That experience helps you build trusting relationships with clients in Great Torrington and beyond.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and secure payment processing so you get paid without admin hassle.

An Enhanced DBS is required and PrimeCarers can assist in arranging one. We also provide insurance while you work on our platform and manage contracts between you and the family.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can begin choosing clients in Great Torrington, nearby towns and across Devon.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Great Torrington through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.