Community Care Assistant - Ivybridge

Proud to Care Devon; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate and flexible community care workers to join their supportive team in Ivybridge. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying flexible working hours that suit your lifestyle. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for those returning to work after a break. With a commitment to employee support, the company offers paid travel expenses, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to contribute positively to your community, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid Travel Pay

Paid Mobile Phone Allowance

Pension Allowance

5 Weeks Paid Holiday

Free Uniform

Free Training Up to QCF Level 3

Paid Training for Specialist Courses

Guaranteed Hours Contract after Probation

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference.
• Experience is not necessary; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to vulnerable adults in their homes.
• Assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and medication prompting.

Skills

Flexible approach

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Do you want to feel valued in your job role?

• Work locally in Ivybridge
• Work flexible hours that suit you
• Full or part-time working
• Enjoy working within a friendly supportive team
• Coming back into the workforce after raising a family

We are looking to expand our friendly team of carers in the above and and surrounding areas.

As a community care worker we are seeking caring, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who would like to make a difference to peoples lives. Experience is not a necessity as full training for the job role will be given.

All we ask is that you have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Your own mode of transport
• A Flexible approach
• You will be working alternate weekends and some evenings (Shift patterns can be discussed at interview).
• An Enhanced DBS (police check) . Disclosure expenses met by the employer

Your Duties will include:

Providing support to vulnerable adults within their own homes and tasks would consist of providing support with :

• Personal Care
• Washing and dressing
• Preparing meals and prompting medication
• Also you may be involved in some domestic tasks such laundry, Vacuuming and shopping .

Pay Rates and Benefits:

• Variable shift patterns from 16hrs up to 40hrs per week
• Paid Travel Pay.
• Paid Mobile Phone allowance
• Pension allowance
• 5 weeks paid holiday per year
• Free uniform
• Free training Up to QCF level 3
• Paid Training if sent on specialist courses
• Working within a team
• Subject to completing probation a guaranteed hours contract

Travel expenses details:

All travel between service users homes is paid and a mileage upto 45 pence per mile

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Am shift = 7.00 to 12.30

Pm Shift = 4.30pm to 10.30pm

You will be required to work alternate weekends both Saturday and Sunday.