Care Assistant – Contracted Hours

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and supportive team as a Care Assistant in Plymouth, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. This role offers contracted hours with a flexible rota, ensuring a work-life balance while providing essential care to those in need. With full training provided, all you need is a driving license and a warm heart. Enjoy benefits like mileage reimbursement, enhanced pay on bank holidays, and 24/7 support from the branch team. Become part of a dedicated team that values quality care and the happiness of its staff and service users alike.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays

Paid training sessions

Free uniform and DBS check

24/7 support from the branch team

Employee assistance line

Continued professional development

Care friend App Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, just a caring attitude.
• Full training provided for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist with daily activities and maintain care reports.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Driving License

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Care Assistant – Contracted Hours, Plymouth

Client:

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6bef5aac5c27

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Care Assistant – New to care!

Plymouth and surrounding areas

Pay Rate:

• £12 Per hour, weekly paid.
• We offer contracted hours working on a rota
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Contacts are 16/24 or 30 hours per week.

New to Care! We will offer full training. All you need is a driving licence and access to your own car.

At Prestige Nursing & Care Plymouth, our priority is the happiness and safety of the people we support and our staff. We are rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are a friendly, supportive team that values quality and genuine care.

Don't just take our word for it—see a review from one of our wonderful clients!

“I was exhausted caring for my husband alone. He has Lewy Body Dementia, and after seven years, I needed support. Contacting Prestige Nursing & Care was the best decision. They provided caring, professional staff. The service went above and beyond to support us. My husband is treated with dignity, respect, and care, as I would care for him.”

We are recruiting caring, warm-hearted staff to join our team! Could this role be perfect for you?

We support our service users in their own homes—this is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference.

Being employed as a Carer with us means:

• Paid the National Minimum Wage for training sessions and shadow shifts
• Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• 24/7 support from the branch team
• Continued professional development
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Employee assistance line (confidential, available 24/7)
• Care friend App Referral Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Your role will include:

• Providing personal care and support
• Assisting with daily activities and domestic duties
• Maintaining and updating care reports and plans

Important information:

We undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference, and Employment History checks in line with government guidelines and safer recruitment practices. Due to the nature of these checks, recruitment timelines may extend. We promote equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Note: We cannot provide sponsorship for overseas candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is required. If you have lived outside the UK for more than a year in the last 5 years, an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months is necessary.