Community Care Worker

Proud to Care Devon; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Tiverton is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, and errands, while adhering to care guidelines. This role offers full training, a permanent contract, guaranteed hours, and flexible shifts. Candidates with or without experience are welcome, and drivers with valid licenses are preferred.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Pension

Employee Wellness Programme

Free uniform

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a care-related role preferred but not essential; full training provided.
• Must have a valid driving license and potentially access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and showering.
• Assist clients with meals, drinks, and medication.
• Support clients with errands and appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal hygiene assistance

Meal preparation

Driving

Job description

We are looking for reliable, dedicated and compassionate staff to join their team. Would you enjoy visiting service users in their own homes to ensure they get the helping hand and care they need?

As a REH Care Assistant, you will provide vital support to our clients in their own homes, helping them with daily living tasks to promote their happiness and well-being. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, such as washing, dressing, and showering, as well as supporting with meals, drinks, and medication. You will also help with errands like shopping, attending appointments, and following tailored care plans.

This role requires adherence to CQC, safeguarding, and infection control guidelines, along with a commitment to staying updated on industry developments and workplace changes.

We welcome applications from experienced carers as well as those with no experience, as full training and support is given.

Package:

• Permanent contract
• Guaranteed hours
• Full training and support
• Career development support
• DBS check paid by company
• Free uniform
• Cars available for work purposes
• Annual Bonus
• Pension
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Generous Referral Scheme

Ideal Candidate:

• Will have previous experience within care capacity, whether this be community, care home, hospital or similar or perhaps caring for a family member, though not essential as full training given
• You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to car, though pool cars available
• Be able to work every other weekend or one regular day every weekend
• Have a calm, polite and caring nature
• Genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults and wanting to make a difference.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Shifts:

• Various shifts and contracts available with some flexibility,
• Usual shifts 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm (there is some flexible as to shift pattern)
• There is a requirement to work every other weekend, or one day every weekend.