Care Assistant

Home Instead; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage paid

NVQ progression support

Flexible weekend shifts

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Home Instead South Devon is hiring care professionals to provide compassionate support to clients in their own homes in the South Devon area, including Torquay. Shifts are full-time (37.5 hours) with a focus on building trusted relationships through regular visits and personalised care plans.

You will start with shadow shifts, receive full training, and may qualify for NVQ pay enhancements. Flexible weekend availability is required to ensure consistent client support.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Willingness to provide personal care and support with routines.
• Positive, patient, and reliable nature.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation with clients.
• Helping with daily routines and personal care tasks.
• Preparing meals and assisting with mobility or transfers as needed.
• Supporting clients to stay independent and safe in their own homes.
• Maintaining regular, trustworthy contact with clients and families.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.31 - GBP 20.42 - hourly

Company Description

Home Instead South Devon has been providing outstanding home care since 2015 to thousands of clients.

We support adults to stay safe, happy and independent in the comfort of their own homes while bringing companionship, reassurance and genuine connection into everyday life.

At Home Instead, we believe care should never feel rushed or impersonal. That’s why we focus on building meaningful relationships between our clients and carers, with minimum 1-hour visits and carefully matched care professionals.

Just as importantly, we believe carers deserve to feel valued, supported and appreciated for the incredible work they do every day.

Job Description

Full time 37.5 hour contract positions!

We pay extra for NVQ2 and NVQ3 Qualifications, plus travel time and mileage!

We do ask for alternate weekend availability so we can continue providing consistent support to our clients.

What makes this role different?

At Home Instead, we do things properly.

You’ll visit regular clients at regular times, allowing you to build genuine relationships and become a familiar face to the people you support.

We carefully match carers with clients based on personalities and interests because we know good care starts with trust and connection.

Before working independently, you’ll complete shadow shifts alongside an experienced carer so you can get to know your clients, understand their routines, and feel confident and comfortable.

We also introduce you to your clients beforehand, meaning nobody feels uncomfortable with an unfamiliar person suddenly arriving at the door. It creates a much nicer experience for both you and the client from the very beginning.

And with minimum 1-hour visits, you will have time to care properly. Time to chat, listen and make someone’s day brighter.

What you’ll be doing

• Companionship and conversation
• Helping with daily routines
• Preparing meals
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping clients stay independent in their own homes

For many of our clients, your visit will be one of the most important parts of their day. For all areas and those surrounding in South Devon which includes but not limited to Newton Abbot, Torquay, Torbay, Totnes, Paignton and Brixham.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• A kind, reliable and patient nature
• Willingness to support with personal care
• A genuine desire to help others

You do not need previous care experience to apply.

We provide full paid training, ongoing support, classroom-based learning and online training that can be completed from home. We can also support you with funded NVQ qualifications if you’d like to progress further in care.

Additional Information

£13.31 to £20.42 per hour.Extra for NVQ2 and NVQ3 Qualifications, which is up to £14.13 per hour.
Paid travel time & mileage paid 40p per miles.
5-star WorkBuzz employer rating based on our care professionals' feedback
Flexible working patterns built around your availability
School-hour shifts available where possible
Minimum 1-hour visits
Regular clients and consistent schedules
Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
Up to 50% of your wages available before payday
Annual pay reviews
Blue Light Card discounts
Quarterly team get-togethers
Summer & Christmas parties
Friendly and supportive office team

If you love building real connections and want to work for a company that genuinely values its care professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

We can’t wait to meet you.