Care Assistant

Inner Vibe; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant in Kingswear to help individuals live independently in their homes. This role offers competitive pay and significant development opportunities within a family-run business. Responsibilities include providing personal care and emotional support, as well as assisting with daily activities. Suitable for both new and experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 per hour

Welcome Bonus

Fully funded training

Good mileage allowance

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal care.
• Experience in fostering positive relationships with clients.
• Willingness to work with mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their own home.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Assist with daily living tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Job description

Overview

Altogether Care is expanding to South Devon and is looking for exceptional individuals to join our new home care team. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll help people stay independent and comfortable in their own homes, delivering care with the warmth and respect you’d give your own family.

Altogether Care is a trusted and established care company, bringing its high-quality home care services to South Devon.

We want to recruit the best people, and you will be rewarded with a competitive package and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home to live as independently as possible.
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choices.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for.
• Help people participate in daily living tasks and activities.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care.
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care’s values.
• Implement and follow safe working practices.
• Travel to nearby areas as required to ensure quality care is provided.

Benefits and Rewards

• Acompetitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Earn extra money with our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to 100’S eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• We are an established family run business, not an agency
• Work available in your community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including relaxation, yoga, and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives and personal gifts

About the Role

Whether you’re new to social care or an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. This role may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided.

DO NOT apply if you require sponsorship, we will not progress your application

Altogether Care is a family-run care provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We nurture colleagues to grow and develop, with many management roles promoted internally.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.