Care Assistant

Altogether Care Llp; South Hams; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant in the Dartmouth area. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.30 to £14.10 and a welcome bonus of £500. You will support individuals in their own homes, helping them live independently while providing personal care and emotional support. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and access to their own vehicle. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

Competitive salary

Fully funded training

Good mileage allowance

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Access to own vehicle is necessary.
• Experience in social care is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to live independently.
• Provide personal care and emotional support.
• Assist with healthcare and daily tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driving skills

Personal care support

Job description

Job Description

Location: Dartmouth Area

Altogether Care Is Expanding across North Devon – Join Our New, Inspiring Home Care Team!

Altogether Care, a trusted and established care company in the Southwest, is bringing its high-quality home care services across North Devon— and we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

Join us during this exciting time. We need people who are able to drive, work flexibly, and support the mobilisation of this fast-paced, innovative service.

Do you have drive and determination with a heart full of compassion for providing exceptional care? Then we want to hear from you!

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll help people stay independent and comfortable in their own homes—delivering care with the same warmth and respect you’d give your own family.

We want to recruit the best people, and you will be rewarded with:

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• A competitive salary of £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 hundreds of 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 (discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment, and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing activities, yoga, self-care, and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and recognition with personal gifts

About The Role

Whether you're new to social care or an experienced professional seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will:

• Support and assist people in their own homes to live as independently as possible
• Empower individuals to make their own decisions and choices
• Provide support with personal care
• Offer physical and emotional support
• Help with daily living tasks and activities
• Assist with healthcare and personal appointments
• Foster positive relationships with clients, their families, colleagues, and other professionals
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values
• Follow safe working practices
• Travel to surrounding areas as required to ensure quality care

Altogether Care is a family-run provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years! We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many promoted internally, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Criteria applies, please ask for more details

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 check.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Altogether Care is a family-owned business rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as family, focusing on wellbeing, quality of life, and independence, helping them live as independently as possible with professional support available when needed.

Company Culture

We value our frontline care providers, who support our success. Our management team has extensive experience in the care sector, working closely together to maintain high standards.

Required Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to Own Vehicle

Desired Criteria

Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: From £13.30 to £14.10 per hour