Find a Carer/Companion
Find a Carer or Companion for your loved one
Abode Staff helps private households find experienced carers and companions who provide thoughtful, reliable support within the home. Whether for ongoing assistance or simply additional company, we introduce individuals who bring both professionalism and a calm, reassuring presence.
We understand that every situation is personal, which is why we take care to match clients with individuals who suit both practical needs and personality.
What Types Of Carers & Companions Can We Help You Find?
- Live-in carers for full-time, round-the-clock support
- Daily carers for structured visits and regular assistance
- Companions providing company, conversation, and light support
- Part-time carers for flexible, ongoing help
- Post-hospital support for recovery and short-term care
- Elderly support carers for day-to-day assistance and reassurance
- Couples care support for households requiring shared assistance
- Temporary carers for short-term or seasonal needs
For many households, the right support brings both reassurance and peace of mind. Whether providing practical help or simply a trusted presence, carers and companions play an important role in maintaining comfort, independence, and quality of life at home.
What Can A Private Carer / Companion Help With?
- Providing day-to-day companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with routines, appointments, and general daily activities
- Supporting independent living within the home
- Accompanying clients to social engagements, outings, and appointments
- Assisting with meal preparation and light household organisation
- Offering reassurance, consistency, and trusted companionship
- Supporting family members with flexible day-to-day assistance
- Providing discreet, respectful support tailored to individual needs
A professional Private Carer or Companion provides reliable support designed to help individuals maintain comfort, routine, and independence within their own home. Many families value the reassurance, consistency, and companionship an experienced carer brings to daily life.
How Much Does A Private Carer / Companion Cost In The UK?
Private Carer and Companion salaries in the UK usually range from £30,000 to £60,000+ gross per year depending on experience, care requirements, working hours, and the level of support required. Salaries are often higher for live-in roles, complex care requirements, travel support, or positions requiring significant flexibility.
Many packages may also include accommodation for live-in roles, pension contributions, travel expenses, and additional benefits depending on the needs of the household. Families requiring discretion, reliability, and long-term continuity of care should generally expect to offer enhanced salary packages to attract experienced candidates.
What Is The Difference Between A Carer And Companion?
A Carer generally provides more practical support with daily routines, wellbeing, and personal assistance where required. A Companion role is often more focused on social interaction, emotional support, outings, and helping maintain independence and routine.
Many households prefer a flexible combination of both depending on the individual’s needs. Successful placements depend on finding someone whose personality, communication style, and approach provide both reassurance and compatibility within the home.
Abode Staff specialises in private household staff recruitment, placing experienced housekeepers, nannies, chefs and estate staff in homes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and beyond.
How We Can Support Your Home
TAILORED STAFFING SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE
Household staff
FOR YOUR HOME
Professional household staff to support the smooth running of your home, including housekeepers, domestic couples, chefs and more.
Childcare & Nannies
FOR YOUR FAMILY
Experienced nannies and childcare professionals, from daily support to rota and specialist care for your family.
Country Estate Staff
FOR YOUR ESTATE
Specialist estate and rural staffing, including estate managers, gardeners, grounds staff and household teams.
London Staff
FOR YOUR LONDON HOME
Discreet, high-calibre household staff for London residences, including butlers, private chefs and rota nannies.
Our Approach to Discretion
Recruiting for a private home or estate is personal, and we treat every search with the confidentiality it deserves. We handle each stage discreetly, share only what is necessary, and never outsource candidate screening or reference checks. Your search is managed sensitively, professionally and quietly.
Our Local Expertise
We specialise in private household recruitment across Berkshire and the surrounding counties, with a strong understanding of local salaries, candidate availability and household expectations. This allows us to offer realistic advice and introduce candidates who are genuinely suited to the role, location and lifestyle.
Our Recruitment Process
Every search is personally managed from enquiry through to placement. We take time to understand the role, carefully screen candidates, and ensure expectations are clear on both sides. Before any placement is confirmed, we carry out thorough reference checks directly, verify right-to-work documentation, and ensure all parties are fully informed before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit for temporary, permanent, and live-in roles?
Yes. We support full-time, part-time, live-in, live-out, temporary cover, and seasonal staffing depending on your household or estate’s needs.
What types of domestic staff do you place?
We recruit for a wide range of roles including housekeepers, nannies, gardeners, estate workers, domestic couples, chefs, chauffeurs, and household support staff.
Are candidates DBS checked?
Many of our candidates already hold a recent DBS certificate. If a new check is required, we can arrange this as part of the recruitment process.
How do you screen candidates?
Before any placement is finalised, we complete right-to-work checks, detailed reference checks, and have thorough conversations with each candidate about their experience, expectations, and suitability.
Do you work outside of Berkshire?
Yes. Berkshire is our home and where many of our lovely clients are based, but referrals from happy clients naturally take us further afield, often to neighbours across county borders. Many of the families we support also have homes in London, the countryside, or overseas, and we help them staff those properties too. We are also frequently recommended to friends, family members and professional contacts across the UK.
Our recruitment process is solid, consistent and works wherever you are, so we are confident supporting clients across the country and beyond.
How long does the recruitment process take?
This varies depending on the role, but we can finalise most placements within 2 months while maintaining high standards of vetting and discretion.
Let’s Discuss Your Requirements
Every home and estate is unique and the right member of staff should feel like a natural fit for the way you live. We take the time to listen, understand what matters to you, and offer honest, practical advice throughout the process. Our aim is to introduce candidates who meet your expectations for professionalism, discretion, and trust.
Call us on: 01635 597004
Email: contact@abodestaff.co.uk
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Contact Us
Abode Staff is a private household staffing agency based in West Berkshire, recruiting experienced staff for private homes and country estates.
Call us: +44 (0)1635 597004
Email us: contact@abodestaff.co.uk
Registered Address (please contact us for our postal address):
Abode Staff Ltd
20-22 Venture West
Greenham Business Park
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 6HX
Looking for Staff
Hire experienced household & estate staff:
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Our Locations
Based in West Berkshire, we recruit household and estate staff throughout the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire and the wider South of England.
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