Care Assistant in Barnstaple

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Care Assistant who is naturally caring and kind. This role offers flexible shifts with competitive pay, including URBAN and RURAL rates. You will support clients with personal care and companionship, making a real difference in their lives. Experience is not required — just a willingness to learn and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card access

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind.
• Calm under pressure.
• Ready to learn from Day One.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with washing and dressing.
• Help with meals and light housework.
• Provide companionship to clients.

Skills

Caring and kind

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant – Make Every Moment Matter

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Hours: Flexible shifts to suit you (Full-Time, Part-Time, Evenings & Weekends)

Pay:
URBAN RATE £12.77 per hour and £13.47 per hour at weekends, plus paid mileage
RURAL RATE £13.90 per hour and £14.97 per hour at weekends, plus paid mileage

We’re sorry, we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What if your next job didn’t feel like just a job? What if it meant more? More purpose. More people. More pride in what you do.

At Home Life Carers (a part of CCH Group), we’re not looking for just anyone. We’re building a team of everyday superheroes — the kind who don’t wear capes but do change lives. And guess what? You don’t need experience. Just a big heart, a willing spirit, and the drive to make someone’s day better.

Why This Role Will Hug Your Soul (And Boost Your Bank Account)

• Local Work + Paid Mileage – No more long commutes or dry sandwiches in car parks
• You Choose Your Hours – Work that fits around your life
• Paid Training + Real Qualifications – We invest in you
• Career Growth – Fancy becoming a team leader or manager? We’ll help you get there
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – We support your family as much as you support ours
• Refer a Friend – Earn £300 – Just for recommending someone as fabulous as you
• Blue Light Card Access – Flash it for discounts at top UK brands
• Exclusive App Access – Stay connected, informed, and organised
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save cash, stay fit, be smug

Job Description

What You’ll Actually Do (aka The Life-Changing Bit)

• Be a warm, reliable face in someone’s day
• Support clients with washing, dressing, and taking medication
• Help with meals, light housework, and errands
• Provide real companionship — because loneliness is a beast
• Keep people safe, independent, and happy in their own homes

Qualifications

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are…

• Naturally caring and kind (you make tea for guests without asking)
• Calm under pressure
• Ready to learn — we’ve got your back from Day One
• Happy to chat, smile, and share the occasional terrible joke
• Driving licence + access to a vehicle? Even better.

Additional Information

• No CV? No Drama.
• Book an interview online at a time that suits you — zero faff, all welcome.

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

With over 20,000 carers across the UK, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest care company — and we’re just getting started. Join us in rewriting the future of care.

APPLY NOW – Don’t scroll past purpose. You bring the heart. We’ll bring the training, perks, and unstoppable support. Together? We make magic happen.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers