Community Carer - Torquay

Kensa Health; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45p per mile

Paid travel time

Holiday pay & pension

Free DBS check & uniform

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shifts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kensa Health in Torquay is seeking caring, reliable individuals to join their in-home care team. You’ll visit clients, provide personal care and support with daily tasks, with training and ongoing support from day one.

Shifts are available 8AM-2PM and 4PM-10PM with competitive hourly rates, paid travel time and mileage. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. No prior experience needed, but a compassionate attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and medication reminders.
• Preparing meals and light household help.
• Providing companionship and reassurance.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible shifts

Team player

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Shifts are 8AM-2PM £12.71 | 4PM-10PM £12.88

At Kensa Health, we help people live safely and independently in their own homes.
If you’re caring, reliable and want work that makes a difference, we’ll train and support you from day one, no previous experience needed.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support clients in their own homes with tasks such as:

• Personal care and medication reminders
• Preparing meals and light household help
• Providing companionship and reassurance

Pay & Benefits

• 8AM–2PM shifts –£12.71 per hour |4PM–10PM shifts –£12.88 per hour
• 45p per mile (higher than many local providers)
• Paid travel time, not just contact time
• Enhanced Pay - Time and a half on public holidays -Double pay on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

Additional Benefits

• Holiday pay & pension scheme
• Free DBS check & uniform, Blue Light Card discounts
• Flexible full-time & part-time shifts available
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Many care companies only pay for contact time. At Kensa, we value your time, whether it's with a client or in the car to your next visit, so we pay for your travel time too! Helping you earn more realistically across your shift with the addition of45p paid mileage.

You’ll visit clients in and around Torquay, so a Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required*

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Why join Kensa Health?

We’re a supportive and inclusive team that values kindness, respect and work-life balance. We know that carers do their best work when they feel valued and supported themselves.

At Kensa, you’ll find meaningful work, a welcoming team, consistent support and opportunities to grow your career.

0330 380 2236

Job Type:Full-time / Part-time / 0-hour contract

Work Location:In person