Companion Carer Jobs in Tavistock

If you enjoy spending time with people, chatting, joining local outings and helping with light tasks around the home, companion care in Tavistock could suit you. These roles focus on company, reassurance and practical support — conversation over a cuppa, accompanying someone to a club or walk, helping with hobbies, and light household assistance. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area you work in. We introduce you to families in Tavistock and nearby towns, and we take care of contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work. Typical pay ranges for this type of role are £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly visits and £148–£165.50 per day for day live-in work. Many carers list rates around £18.80–£20 per hour.

This work suits experienced carers who prefer a quieter, relationship-led approach rather than task-driven shifts. You’ll spend time talking, supporting hobbies, helping someone get out and about, and offering reassurance after appointments or during the day. It’s ideal for people leaving agency rota work who want control over when and where they work while keeping the caring part central.

Typical duties (companion-focused):

• Friendly conversation, memory prompts and emotional support.
• Accompanying clients on short outings or appointments.
• Helping with light household tasks and meal prompts.
• Supporting hobbies, reading, crafts or local social activities.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers:

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

PrimeCarers is designed to remove admin and let you focus on care. We find clients, handle contracts, invoices and payments, and provide insurance cover while you’re working. You remain self-employed: you choose which households in Tavistock and across Devon you want to work in, including travel to nearby towns like Princetown, Callington, Saltash, Launceston, Torpoint and Okehampton.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. If you’re a compassionate, reliable carer who values genuine companionship work and wants more control over your time, create a profile and start choosing the families that fit your style of care in and around Tavistock.