Companionship Carer Jobs in Ivybridge

Do you enjoy putting the kettle on and staying for a chat, taking someone to the park or helping them keep up a hobby? In Ivybridge we connect experienced, self‑employed carers with families who want companionship care: conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care on PrimeCarers is flexible by design. You set your own hours and choose the clients you want to work with across Ivybridge and nearby towns such as Modbury, Buckfastleigh, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Princetown and Ashburton. Carers set their own rates and typical pay sits around £18.80–£22 per hour depending on the support needed and whether it's hourly or a live‑in arrangement.

This kind of work suits people who are warm, reliable and skilled at encouraging conversation, keeping someone safe on short outings, and helping with light household tasks — making tea, tidying, accompanying to appointments or supporting hobbies. You don’t need clinical qualifications for many companionship roles, but we do ask that you have at least 1 year of professional care experience and verifiable references.

To join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and references we can verify. You’ll join as self‑employed, which means you set your own clients, hours and service area. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain free to accept or decline each booking.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your ID, references and DBS, and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start looking for companionship roles around Ivybridge and elsewhere in Devon and decide which bookings fit your life.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency shifts and want more control over your time and the people you support, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Click to start your profile — it’s quick to apply and you’ll be ready to meet families looking for genuine companionship in Ivybridge before long.