Care Assistant in Exeter

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Exeter is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients with daily activities, promoting independence and companionship. The ideal candidate is caring, calm under pressure, and willing to learn, with flexible working hours available. Join a mission-driven team and enjoy competitive pay, training opportunities, and various perks.

Benefits

Paid training and real qualifications

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must be naturally caring and kind.
• Should remain calm under pressure.
• Ready to learn with support from Day One.
• Must be chatty and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Be a warm, reliable face in someone’s day.
• Support clients with washing, dressing, and medication.
• Help with meals, light housework, and errands.
• Provide companionship and keep clients safe.

Skills

Kindness

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant – Make Every Moment Matter

Location: Exeter + Nearby Areas

Pay: £12.77 per hour + Paid Mileage. £13.90 per hour at weekends.

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

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 (Responsibilities)

• 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