Community Care Worker - Rural East Devon

The Beehive; Honiton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care company in Honiton is seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker to support individuals in their homes. The role offers flexible shifts and a salary of up to £26,000 FTE, alongside a 45p per mile travel allowance. Key requirements include a full UK driving licence and the ability to navigate rural areas. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality home care services.

Benefits

28 days' holiday

Free uniform

Paid induction and ongoing training

Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Discounts via Blue Sky Social Care Card

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Comfortable driving safely on country lanes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and maintaining dignity.
• Administer medication and prepare meals.
• Provide essential companionship and mobility assistance.

Skills

Driving

Compassion

Tech‑Ready

Rural Comfort

Job description

The Role: Making a Real Buzz in Your Community

As a Community Care Worker, you'll be the vital link that helps individuals remain independent, safe, and comfortable in their own homes.

Your Daily Impact Includes:

• Personal Support: Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) and maintaining dignity.
• Health & Wellness: Administering medication, preparing nutritious meals, and encouraging hydration.
• Emotional Support: Providing essential companionship and mobility assistance.
• Logistics: Using our simple Beehive Care app to accurately log visits and update care notes.

Shifts That Fit Your Life (Full-Time or Part-Time)

We offer stable contracts with guaranteed hours, tailored to your availability:

• Full‑Time: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (includes alternate weekends).
• Part‑Time: Flexible hours based on your needs, requiring a minimum of 3+ morning or evening shifts per week.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Community Care Worker: Up to £26,000 FTE + Guaranteed Paid Shift Time

• Pay Model – Paid for your ENTIRE shift (No unpaid gaps between calls).
• Salary – Up to £26,000 per year (Full‑Time Equivalent).
• Mileage – 45p per mile travel allowance.
• Location – Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth & surrounding villages.
• Essential – Full UK Driving Licence & Reliable Vehicle.

Join Beehive Care Devon: We Pay for Every Minute You Dedicate

Your commitment deserves to be fully rewarded. Unlike many other care providers, Beehive Care ensures you are paid for your entire shift, from start to finish. That means no unpaid gaps, no hidden downtime, just fair, reliable pay for the essential care you deliver. Plus, you'll receive a generous 45p per mile travel allowance.

We are looking for kind, dependable individuals to deliver high‑quality home care services across rural East Devon. If you love the countryside and are comfortable driving on country lanes, you are exactly who we need to reach clients in our more remote villages.

Extra Earning

Access optional extra hours easily through our Click to Care system app.

What We Need From You (Essentials)

• Eligibility: You must have the existing Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this role.
• Driving: A Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car is absolutely essential.
• Rural Comfort: Confidence driving safely on country lanes and navigating rural areas.
• Compassion: A genuinely caring, dependable, and resilient nature.
• Tech‑Ready: Comfort using a smartphone for rotas and electronic care notes.

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Market‑Leading Pay: Up to £26,000 FTE and guaranteed paid shift time.
• Travel Paid: 45p per mile mileage allowance.
• Time Off: 28 days' holiday (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Support: Free uniform, Paid induction, ongoing training, and mentoring.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employment Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Perks: Discounts and rewards via the Blue Sky Social Care Card.
• Progression: Excellent career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Ready to Start Your Career in Care?

If you have the Right to Work in the UK and are ready to join a company that truly values your time and dedication, we would love to hear from you.