Care Assistant - Retirement

Altogether Care; Barnstaple; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Altogether Care is looking for compassionate individuals to join as Care Assistants in North Devon. This role involves providing essential support and companionship in a flexible environment, with training provided and opportunities for growth. Enjoy a welcoming team atmosphere and various benefits while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus!

Flexible hours

Permanent contract with guaranteed hours

Full training & support

Wellbeing support

Regular recognition & gifts

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed — just kindness and reliability.
• Drivers with full UK license and their own car.
• Naturally caring people who love to help others.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and companionship in people’s homes.
• Helping with personal care, medication, and daily routines.
• Using a mobile app to record care visits.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Companionship

Job description

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Join Altogether Care – Become a Care Assistant in North Devon

If retirement feels a little too quiet, and you’re craving purpose, people, and a reason to get up with a smile — this is for you.

Whether you want a few hours or a new routine, Altogether Care is looking for warm, reliable individuals to bring care and companionship to people in your community.

Age isn’t a barrier to being part of our amazing team – it’s a benefit. We value your life experience, your patience, and your natural ability to care. You bring the heart — we’ll provide the training.

What’s in It for You:

• Welcome Bonus!
• Flexible hours – choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Pay: £13.30 – £14.10 per hour
• Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
• Work locally in your own community
• Full training & support – no experience needed
• Team that feels like family – supportive, friendly and appreciative
• Blue Light Card – enjoy exclusive discounts on shopping, leisure & more
• Wellbeing support including mental health first aiders, yoga, and wellness initiatives
• Regular recognition & gifts for the amazing work you do

About The Role

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing support and companionship in people’s homes
• Helping with personal care, medication, and daily routines
• Making someone’s day — just by being you
• Using a mobile app to record care visits (don’t worry, we’ll show you how!)

Who We’re Looking For:

• Naturally caring people who love to help others
• Drivers with full UK license and their own car
• Retired or semi-retired? Even better!
• No previous care experience needed — just kindness and reliability

Location: Barnstaple and across North Devon Part-time & full-time roles available

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

INDBST

Skills Needed

About The Company

Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life, and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.