Companionship Carer Jobs in Highampton

Companionship care in Highampton is about spending time, listening and bringing calm reassurance to people who value company. You’ll be offering conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home – the sort of support that keeps someone confident and connected in their neighbourhood. If you enjoy gentle social care and building friendships over time, this is the kind of work families in Highampton need. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own pace and your own rates, with many companionship carers choosing a range around £19–£28 per hour depending on experience and travel. You can accept only the clients, hours and service area that suit you, so whether you prefer short daytime visits or regular afternoon calls you remain in control. Typical pay references we use include £19–£28 per hour for hourly care and £148–£165 per day for live‑in day rates, though individual rates are set by you.

PrimeCarers finds the families, handles contracts, invoices and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means you concentrate on the care itself — conversation, companionship, outings to local shops or parks, helping with light household tasks and offering reassurance — while we take care of the admin. Many carers who’ve left traditional agency rotas tell us they value that simplicity and the stronger relationships they form as self‑employed carers.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is also required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t already have it. You will remain responsible for your own tax and business decisions as a self‑employed worker, but you’ll be supported with client matching, secure payment processing and basic insurance during shifts.

Highampton sits close to communities such as Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Holsworthy, Ten Acres, Great Torrington and North Tawton, so you can build a local client base without long travel. Applying takes just minutes online and, once verified, most profiles go live within days. If you’re ready to switch to a more flexible, relationship‑focused way of working in Highampton and around Devon, set up your profile and start seeing suitable client matches quickly.