Care Assistant

Proud to Care Devon; Totnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-run care provider is seeking dedicated Domiciliary Care Assistants to join their inspiring team in Devon. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on people's lives by providing compassionate care and support in their own homes. With a competitive hourly wage, a generous welcome bonus, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development, this position is perfect for both newcomers and experienced professionals in social care. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and where you can grow both personally and professionally.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

Fully funded induction and ongoing training

Access to 100’s eLearning courses

Guaranteed working hours on a Permanent contract

Good Mileage allowance

Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

Staff appreciation incentives

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who can provide personal care and support.
• Ability to use mobile technology for care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to live independently.
• Provide emotional and physical support to clients.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Mobile Technology Usage

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Altogether Care Is Coming to Devon – Join Our New, Inspiring Home Care Team!

Are you someone who goes the extra mile to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have a heart full of compassion and a passion for providing exceptional care? Then we want to hear from you!

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

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.

Benefits:

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

• £500 Welcome Bonus.
• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour.
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends ‘Refer a Friend’.
• As an employee you can 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 for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self gratification and menopause support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.

About The Role:

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

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant with us you will:

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently as possible.
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choice.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Offer physical and emotional support, to the people we care for.
• Help people to participate with daily living tasks & 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 of safe working practices.
• The location of the advertised 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 where we have been serving our 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 choice gives you opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Travel expenses details:

37p a mile

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

7am until 2pm and4pm until 10pm

Every other weekend working.

Essential details:

Full UK Driving Licence and Access to Own Vehicle