Community Carer

River Exe Healthcare Limited; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join River Exe Healthcare as a Community Carer and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This role involves providing essential support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and enhance their quality of life. Full training is available for those eager to learn, and there are flexible working options as part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Mileage reimbursement

28 days annual leave

Access to pool cars

In-house training

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Full training provided for candidates eager to learn.
• Driver with a valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks to maintain dignity and independence.
• Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect.
• Prepare meals and support with medication.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Caring nature

Job description

Join a team where you are truly valued

River Exe Healthcare is a trusted, family-run home care provider with a strong reputation across East Devon—and we’re excited to be growing our team in South East Cornwall.

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to support a compassionate team who truly make a difference every day. If you're looking for a rewarding care career where you feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful, 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: £12.82 - £13.03 per hour
• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 30p 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
• 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