Care Worker

Proud to Care Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their dynamic team in Barnstaple. This role is not just a job; it's a calling to provide exceptional care and support to individuals in their homes. With no prior experience necessary, the company offers comprehensive training to help you thrive. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you have a compassionate heart and enjoy building relationships, this fulfilling role could be perfect for you!

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Support for relevant apprenticeship standards

Death in Service Payment

Pension scheme

Career progression

Competitive rates of pay

Excellent training and professional development

LifeWorks Benefits & Wellbeing Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required; training will be provided.
• Caring and compassionate individuals are ideal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, and companionship.
• Assist with medication and light domestic duties.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Listening Skills

Flexibility

Job description

We Care, We Listen, We Build, We Strive

Here at Homelife Carers, we have an amazing opportunity to become part of our dynamic and supportive teams. We are looking for Care Assistants to join the team in delivering an extremely high standard of care to our service users in the local community. Being a Care Assistant is more than just a job; it’s a calling. Imagine having a role where you are supporting people to remain in their own homes and, more importantly, putting a smile on their face. If you are looking for a role that is both rewarding and fulfilling, this could be for you!

No previous care experience is required. We seek caring, compassionate individuals who are good listeners. An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with people is ideal. Specialist training will be provided!

Duties will include:

• Personal Care (bathing/showering/toileting/etc)
• Preparing and serving meals/snacks
• Assisting with medication
• Light domestic duties
• Companionship
• Some specialised techniques may be required, specific to a customer’s needs (training will be provided)

Benefits:

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Support to apply for relevant apprenticeship standards if you meet specific eligibility criteria
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Career progression
• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent training, ongoing professional development, and defined career opportunities once working with us
• LifeWorks Benefits & Wellbeing Platform (benefits include high street shopping offers and many other perks)
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Free DBS
• Free uniform
• Refer a friend Scheme

Key skills and attributes required:

• Enhanced DBS
• Flexible approach to shifts and working patterns

Pay Rate: Weekday £11.54 p/h, Weekend £12.60 p/h

APPLY TODAY to be one of the people that make a difference!

Travel expenses details:

32p per mile

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Range of flexible shifts available

Essential details:

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role; walking routes are available.

Flexible hours that work for you.