Community Complex carer- Callington

River Exe Healthcare Limited; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: £13.55 per hour

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension contributions

40p per mile

28 days annual leave

Monthly pay and reviews

Induction and training

Job summary

River Exe Healthcare Limited is seeking caring and proactive Support Workers to assist a lady in living an independent and fulfilling life in South East Cornwall. The role involves 2:1 support during 12-hour shifts, encouraging hobbies, and promoting wellbeing.

No personal care is required; training will be provided where needed. The position offers a supportive team, flexible patterns, and opportunities for progression within a family-run home care provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in care/support work is preferred but training can be provided.
• No personal care is required for this role.
• We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support during 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm).
• Encourage participation in hobbies and community outings.
• Support healthy eating habits and meal planning/preparation.
• Assist with shopping and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Accompany to appointments and community engagements.
• Prompt and assist with medication per care plans.
• Offer emotional support and positive encouragement.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity at all times.

Skills

Compassionate

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Team player

Dependable

Flexible

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 are looking for caring, proactive, and confident Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a friendly lady to live a fulfilling and independent life.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and able to provide positive encouragement and motivation. The successful candidate will support her to engage in activities she enjoys while promoting her wellbeing, independence, and healthy lifestyle choices.

About the Person

The lady you will be supporting enjoys:

• Arts and crafts
• Baking and cooking
• Watching films
• Days out in the community
• Exploring new activities and experiences

She benefits from support workers who are confident, motivating, and able to encourage her to get up, get organised, and make the most of her day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 2:1 support during 12-hour shifts- 8-8.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities, and community outings
• Supporting healthy eating habits and meal planning/preparation
• Assisting with shopping and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Supporting with attending appointments and community engagements
• Prompting and assisting with medication in line with care plans and policies
• Offering emotional support and positive encouragement
• Promoting independence, choice, and dignity at all times
• Maintaining accurate records and completing required documentation

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, reliable, and compassionate
• Has mental health experience
• Has a positive and encouraging approach
• Is confident in motivating and supporting others
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is flexible and dependable
• Be able to work shifts
• Has experience in care/support work (preferred but not essential as training can be provided)

This position would suit someone who enjoys building positive relationships, encouraging independence, and supporting people to lead active, fulfilling lives.

No personal care is required as part of this role.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: £13.55 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
• 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