Care Assistant

Kensa Health; Totnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Kensa Health is seeking caring, reliable individuals to join our domiciliary care team in Totnes and surrounding areas.

You will support clients at home with personal care, meals, medication reminders, light household tasks, and companionship, while recording notes and reporting concerns.

Shifts include 8AM–2PM (£12.71 per hour) and 4PM–10PM (£12.88 per hour) with 45p per mile, paid travel time, and flexible full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required.
• Willingness to train and develop in a domiciliary care role.
• Must be aged 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Support clients at home with personal care.
• Assist with medication reminders or administration.
• Prepare meals and provide light household help.
• Provide companionship and reassurance to clients.
• Help clients maintain independence.
• Record accurate care notes and report concerns.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration or reminders

Meal preparation

Light household help

Companionship and reassurance

Record keeping and reporting

Job description

Shifts are 8AM-2PM £12.71 | 4PM-10PM £12.88 | 45p per mile | Paid travel time, not just contact time.

At Kensa Health, we provide domiciliary care, visiting people in their own homes to support them with personal care and everyday tasks so they can live safely and independently in their own homes.

If you’re caring, reliable and want work that makes a difference, we’ll train and support you from day one. no previous care experience needed.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support clients in their own homes with tasks such as:

• Personal care
• medication administration or reminders
• Preparing meals and light household help
• Providing companionship and reassurance
  
• Supporting clients to maintain their independence
• Recording accurate care notes and reporting any concerns

You’ll visit clients in Totness and surrounding areas such as Ashprington, so a driving licence and vehicle are required.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support clients in their own homes with tasks such as:

• Personal care
• medication administration or reminders
• Preparing meals and light household help
• Providing companionship and reassurance
  
• Supporting clients to maintain their independence
• Recording accurate care notes and reporting any concerns

Pay & Benefits

• 8AM–2PM shifts – £12.71 per hour | 4PM–10PM shifts – £12.88 per hour
• 45p per mile (higher than many local providers)
• Paid travel time, not just contact time Helping you earn more realistically across your shift
• Enhanced Pay - Time and a half on public holidays -Double pay on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
• Holiday pay & pension scheme
• Free DBS check & uniform, Blue Light Card discounts
• Flexible full-time & part-time shifts available
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Why join Kensa Health?

We’re a supportive and inclusive team that values kindness, respect and work-life balance. We know that carers do their best work when they feel valued and supported themselves.

At Kensa, you’ll find meaningful work, a welcoming team, consistent support and opportunities to grow your career.

Please keep an eye on your phone and emails, including your junk folder, so you don’t miss us getting in touch.

0330 380 2236

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time / 0-hour contract

Work Location:

In person