Care Assistant (Drivers Wanted)

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Okehampton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join their team as caregivers in Okehampton and nearby villages. In this role, you will support clients with daily activities, provide companionship, and travel between clients using your own car. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. If you are a kind-hearted person who enjoys engaging with others and holds a valid driving license, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Flexible shift options

Paid training and qualifications

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
• Naturally caring and kind.
• Open to learning and engaging with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with washing, dressing, and meals.
• Help with errands and light housework.
• Provide companionship to reduce loneliness.
• Travel between clients in your own car.

Skills

Caring and kindness

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Location:Okehampton + Nearby Villages
Pay: £13.90 p/h + Paid Mileage
Hours: Flexible shifts that fit your life (Full-Time, Part-Time, Evenings, Weekends)

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with full time availability.

We’re sorry, but we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

💬 What if your next job didn’t feel like a “job”?

What if it actually meant something?
Something real. Something human. Something you’d go home proud of.

At Home Life Carers (CCH Group), we’re building a team of everyday superheroes — the kind who turn up in comfy clothes with a set of car keys, not a cape.

And honestly?
If you drive, we really want to talk to you.
This role involves travelling between local people in your community, supporting them to stay safe and independent at home — that means drivers are essential.

Experience isn’t.
A big heart is.

💖 Why You’ll Love This Role (And Why Drivers Are Gold)

🚗 Drivers Needed – Local routes, short travel distances, and paid mileage
🛵 No Long Commutes – Just popping around your patch supporting lovely people
📅 Choose Shifts That Suit You – School hours? Evenings? Weekends? No problem
🎓 Paid Training + Qualifications – We invest in you from day one
🚀 Career Progression – Want to be a senior, trainer, or manager? We’ll help you get there
🍼 Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – Because care goes both ways
🪙 Refer a Friend: £300 – Yes, really
🔥 Blue Light Card Access
💻 Easy-to-Use App – Stay organised, stay connected
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Description

👣 What You’ll Actually Do

(aka “The Important Bit That Makes Someone’s Life Better”)

Be a warm, reliable face in someone’s day

Support with washing, dressing, meals and medication

Help with errands & light housework

Provide companionship — because loneliness is a beast

Travel between clients in your own car (within a manageable local area)

Qualifications

✅ You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You’re naturally caring and kind

You can stay calm under pressure

You’re open to learning

You enjoy chatting and making someone smile

You hold a full driving licence and have access to a car (this is essential for this role)

Additional Information

Just book an interview online at a time that suits you.

🚨 This Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Mission.

With 20,000+ carers across the UK, we’re proud to support communities everywhere — and we’d love you to be part of it.

✨ APPLY NOW – Don’t scroll past purpose.
You bring the heart; we’ll bring the training, support, and full‑on cheerleading squad.