Care Assistant

Altogether care; South Molton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in North Devon is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support individuals in their own homes. This role focuses on providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate nature and be willing to drive within the community. The position offers competitive pay, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Competitive salary

Guaranteed working hours

Opportunity for career development

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals willing to provide exceptional care.
• Ability to work flexibly and support care needs in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own homes to live independently.
• Provide personal care and emotional support.
• Help with daily living tasks and healthcare appointments.

Skills

Compassion for providing care

Flexibility

Driving ability

Job description

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:

• Welcome Bonus
• A competitive salary of £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Opportunity to 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
• Being part of 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 yoga, relaxation, self-care, and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our carers with thoughtful gifts

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, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and assisting people in their own homes to live as independently as possible
• Empowering individuals to make their own decisions and choices
• Providing support with personal care
• Offering physical and emotional support
• Helping with daily living tasks and activities
• Assisting with healthcare and personal appointments
• Fostering positive relationships with individuals, their families, colleagues, and other professionals
• Using mobile technology to record and deliver quality care
• Upholding Altogether Care's values
• Following safe working practices
• Travel to surrounding areas may be 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 of our management team promoted internally. This career offers 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.