Community Carer

alexandra-care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted home care provider in Cornwall is seeking Community Carers for rewarding roles with full training provided. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks and personal care, offering companionship, and supporting clients in their homes. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment. A valid driving licence is essential. Starting pay ranges from £13.30 - £13.85 per hour.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Mileage at 40p per mile

28 days annual leave

Flexible work patterns

Company-paid social events

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential; training provided.
• Must be a driver with a valid driving licence.
• Friendly, trustworthy, and able to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks to help maintain dignity and independence.
• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Prepare meals and support with medication.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Caring nature

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

With over 20 years of experience, Alexandra’s Community Care is one of Cornwall’s most established and trusted home care providers. We take pride in having one of the highest staff retention rates in the industry—84% of our team feel valued, supported, and invested in. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with real progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description & Responsibilities

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexibility to suit you. As a Community Carer, you will provide essential support to individuals in their own homes, helping them live independently, stay connected to their community, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily living tasks to help maintain dignity and independence
• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, with sensitivity and respect
• Preparing meals and supporting with medication, ensuring clients’ health and well-being
• Accompanying clients to appointments, shops, and social outings to keep them active and engaged
• Offering companionship and emotional support, making a positive difference every day

What We Offer

• Starting pay: £13.30 - £13.85 per hour
• Additional bonus: Up to £1.10 per hour, paid every 6 months
• Potential blended rate: £14.40 per hour
• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 40p per mile
• 28 days annual leave
• Monthly pay and pay reviews each April
• Contracted hours
• Access to pool cars
• Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training, from novice to manager
• Care Certificate
• Career progression opportunities – all our managers have been promoted from within
• Flexible work patterns
• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support
• Monthly team meetings
• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• Company-paid social events

Requirements

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential—we provide full training for the right candidates who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn.
• You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to a car, though pool cars are available
• Be able to work every other weekend
• Friendly, trustworthy and caring nature
• Able to work shifts of 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm or one or the other, though flexibility is possible dependent on circumstances and skills