Complex Care Community Carer - Bodmin

River Exe Healthcare Limited; Bodmin; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Mileage reimbursement

28 days annual leave

Monthly pay

Induction programme

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend scheme

Company-paid social events

Job summary

River Exe Healthcare Limited is seeking compassionate carers to support a young woman with complex mental health needs in Bodmin. This 2:1 package focuses on emotional wellbeing, independence, and safety, with no personal care required.

You’ll work 12-hour shifts, 12pm–7pm, always alongside a second carer. The role offers full training, an induction programme, and opportunities for progression within a stable local team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or complex care is preferred.
• Calm, compassionate, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Female carers preferred; driver status recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support with mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage independence.
• Assist with daily routines, cooking, activities, and community outings.
• Provide reassurance and structured daily support at home and in the community.

Skills

Mental health experience

Complex care

Calm demeanor

Reliable

Willing to learn

Driver

Job description

Make a real difference in a role that truly matters.

We are looking for compassionate, calm, and resilient carers to support a young woman with complex mental health needs to live a full and meaningful life. This is a rewarding role where you will help build confidence, encourage independence, and provide consistent emotional support in a safe and positive way.

This role is about supporting her to enjoy everyday life and the things she loves, whether that is shopping, cooking, spending time with family, getting out for a drive, or enjoying anything animal-related. She is bubbly, chatty, and enjoys being around carers who are warm, relaxed, and easy to talk to.

You will never be working alone, as this is a 2:1 package, meaning you will always work alongside another carer on shift.

There is no personal care involved. This role is focused on building trust, supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping her feel safe, settled, and empowered in daily life.

The Role

• 2:1 care package
• 12-hour shifts, 12pm–7pm
• Always double-handed – work alongside another carer at all times
• Multiple positions available
• Based in Bodmin

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in mental health or complex care is preferred
• The right person matters most – calm, compassionate, reliable, and willing to learn
• Female carers preferred
• Drivers preferred due to community access and future location change
• Non-drivers may be considered when paired with a driver
• Able to work alternate weekends

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Building a trusting, positive relationship
• Encouraging independence with day-to-day routines
• Supporting with cooking, activities, and getting out into the community
• Providing reassurance, structure, and consistent support at home and out and about

What We Offer

• Starting pay: £13.55 - £13.70 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
• Career progression opportunities
• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support
• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• Company-paid social events