Companion

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the Okehampton area is seeking a Part-Time Companion to provide friendly companionship and support to local clients. With flexible hours, this role allows you to make a meaningful difference without long commutes. Ideal candidates should be caring and reliable, with a car. Training and support are provided, and no prior experience in care is required. This is a great opportunity to help others while managing your own schedule.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid training

Ongoing support

Family feel team

Qualifications

• Must drive and have access to a car.
• No prior 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

Reliable

Good communication

Job description

Home Insteadis 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 CareProfessional 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

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.