Part-Time Companion

Home Instead Senior Care; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Okehampton seeks a reliable, caring individual for a part-time Companion position. You will provide companionship, assist with daily tasks, and ensure clients feel supported at home. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and requires access to a car. No prior care experience is needed, just a willingness to help others.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay (£13.05–£13.55/hr)

Paid training and ongoing support

Warm, family-feel team

Qualifications

• Must drive and have access to a car.
• No care experience needed — just kindness and a willingness to help.

Responsibilities

• Offer friendly companionship and conversation.
• Support with daily tasks like meal prep, errands, and routines.
• Assist with light personal care (e.g. washing, dressing, or medication prompts).
• Encourage confidence and independence.
• Help clients feel safe and supported at home.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CareProfessionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Part-Time Companion – Okehampton Area (Drivers Wanted)
Flexible Hours | Local Clients | £13.05–£13.55/hr incl. holiday

Have a few spare hours each week? Use them to make someone’s day.

We’re looking for caring, reliable people with a car and a bit of spare time to join our friendly Okehampton team. At Home Instead, we match you with local clients so you can build real relationships and make a difference—without having to travel far.

What You'll Do

• Offer friendly companionship and conversation

• Support with daily tasks like meal prep, errands, and routines

• Assist with light personal care (e.g. washing, dressing, or medication prompts)

• Encourage confidence and independence

• Help clients feel safe and supported at home

Why Choose Us?

• Local visits around Okehampton — no long commutes

• Competitive part-time pay (£13.05–£13.55/hr incl. holiday)

• Flexible hours to fit around your life

• Paid training and ongoing support

• A warm, family-feel team that genuinely values you

Must drive and have access to a car. No care experience needed — just kindness and a willingness to help.

Want to give something back, without giving up your freedom? We’d love to hear from you.