Community Home Care Assistant

Proud to Care Devon; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate community care workers to join their friendly team in Plymouth. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying flexible working hours. Whether you are returning to the workforce or seeking a new challenge, full training will be provided to ensure you succeed. With competitive pay rates, paid travel expenses, and a supportive team environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about helping others. If you have a caring attitude and a flexible approach, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

Paid mileage allowance

Paid travel pay

Paid mobile phone allowance

Pension allowance

5 weeks paid holiday

Free uniform

Free training up to QCF level 3

Paid training for specialist courses

Guaranteed hours contract after probation

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own mode of transport.
• Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Assist with domestic tasks like laundry and shopping.

Skills

Flexible approach

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Tools

UK driving licence

Personal transport

Job description

Area of work Plymouth Devon and surrounding area

• Do you want to feel valued in your job role?
• Work locally in and around Plymouth.
• Work flexible hours that suit you.
• Full or part-time working.
• Enjoy working within a friendly supportive team.
• Coming back into the workforce after raising a family.

We are looking to expand our friendly team of carers in the above and surrounding areas.

As a community care worker, we are seeking caring, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals who would like to make a difference in people’s lives. Experience is not a necessity as full training for the job role will be given. All we ask is that you have:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Your own mode of transport.
• A flexible approach.
• You will be working alternate weekends and some evenings (shift patterns can be discussed at interview).

Your Duties will include:

Providing support to vulnerable adults within their own homes. Tasks would consist of providing support with personal care, washing and dressing, preparing meals, and prompting medication. You may also be involved in some domestic tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and shopping.

Pay Rates and Benefits:

Pay: £13.20 to £14.00 per hour.

• Variable shift patterns from 16hrs up to 40hrs per week.
• Paid mileage allowance up to 45 pence per mile.
• Paid travel pay.
• Paid mobile phone allowance.
• Pension allowance.
• 5 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Free uniform.
• Free training up to QCF level 3.
• Paid training if sent on specialist courses.
• Working within a team.
• Subject to completing probation, a guaranteed hours contract.

Thank you for your interest in working for Peninsula Care Devon. If you are interested in hearing more, please send your CV and a short cover note, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Job Type: Permanent.

Job Type: Part-time or full-time.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Must have your own transport.

Travel Expenses Details:

Paid between service users' homes.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes.

Working Patterns:

AM shift: 07.00 to 13.00.

PM shift: 16.30 to 22.00.

You must work alternate weekends and at least two PM shifts per week.

Guaranteed same day of the week to compensate for working every other weekend.

Essential Details:

Must be flexible to changing needs of the service.