Care Assistant

Altogether Care Llp; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Newton Abbot seeks a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join their home care team. The role involves supporting individuals to live independently and delivering compassionate care. Key requirements include a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The position offers competitive pay from £13.30 to £14.10 per hour, guaranteed hours, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus

Career development

Mileage allowance

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Access to own vehicle is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support people in living independently.
• Empower individual decision making.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Offer emotional support.
• Assist with daily tasks.
• Travel to provide care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driving

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Altogether Care is expanding across South Devon and is recruiting for a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our new home care team in Newton Abbot. We are looking for compassionate individuals who can drive, work flexibly, and support the mobilisation of this fast paced, innovative service. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll help people stay independent and comfortable in their own homes, delivering care with warmth and respect.

We want to recruit the best people, and you will be rewarded with a range of benefits including competitive pay, training and development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. This role is based in the community with good mileage allowance and guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently as much 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 Altogether Care's values and follow safe working practices.
• Travel to surrounding areas as needed to provide quality care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome bonus via our Care Friends “Refer a Friend” scheme
• Opportunity to earn extra money through our referral program
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to hundreds of eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Established family-run business (not an agency)
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package
• Wellbeing events and initiatives
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives and gifts

About The Role

Whether you’re new to social care or an experienced care professional, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to own vehicle

Closing Date

Friday 17th October, 2025

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

From £13.30 hourly to £14.10 hourly