Care Assistant

Home Instead; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at shops, hotels, cinemas

Flexible shifts

Paid training and DBS checks

Job summary

Home Instead Ivybridge is a CQC-rated Outstanding domiciliary care provider seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes. Each visit is a minimum of one hour, allowing time to build genuine relationships and deliver exceptional care.

Your day may include personal care, household tasks, errands, social activities and meaningful companionship, with a supportive office team and excellent training.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle insured for business use.
• Experience with dementia is valuable.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Personal care support — assisting with morning and evening routines.
• Household assistance — light cleaning, laundry and home comfort.
• Errands and appointments — shopping, prescriptions and accompaniment.
• Social activities — supporting hobbies, outings and companionship.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Access to reliable vehicle

Job description

Home Instead Ivybridge is a CQC-rated Outstanding domiciliarycare provider. As an independently owned business and part of the renowned Home Instead network, we are passionate about delivering exceptional, relationship-led care that enables older adults to live independently and comfortably in their own homes.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for caring, reliable individuals who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference every day.

As we support clients across rural communities in the South Hams, including accompanying them to appointments, social activities, and local outings, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle insured for business use.

Job Description

We’re looking for compassionate Care Professionals to support our clients. With minimum 1‑hour visits, you’ll have the time to build genuine relationships and deliver exceptional care.

Your day may include:

• Personal care support — helping with morning and evening routines
• Household assistance — light cleaning, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
• Errands and appointments — shopping, prescription collection or accompanying clients
• Social activities — enjoying hobbies, outings or a friendly chat
• Companionship — the heart of everything we do

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Outstanding training and support — we invest in you from day one
• 1‑hour minimum visits — no rushing, just quality care
• Competitive pay — £13.60/hr weekdays, £14.60/hr weekends, double pay on bank holidays
• Paid training, travel time and mileage
• Flexible shiftsavailable that fit around your life and commitments
• A friendly, supportive office team who are always there for you
• Brilliant perks — discounts at shops, hotels, cinemas and more
• A meaningful role where you genuinely enhance someone’s life every day

Our Care Professionals are celebrated, supported and truly valued. As the CQC noted: “Staff felt extremely well supported and their achievements were celebrated.” That’s the environment you’ll be stepping into.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (insured for Class 1 Business use)
• Experience with dementia is valuable
• Right to work in the UK- the role requires applicants to reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Additional Information

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. We offer outstanding support, training, and guidance to help you build and grow a rewarding career in care.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.