Part-Time Community Care Assistant

Proud to Care Devon; Seaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Company car

Training provided

28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Proud to Care Devon is seeking a Part-Time Community Care Assistant to support service users in their own homes across East Devon and West Dorset, including Seaton and Axminster. A friendly, reliable, can-do attitude is essential to deliver compassionate care to the elderly and vulnerable.

You will work 9am–3pm, with flexible days, full induction and ongoing training, and opportunities for promotion. Driving licence and own transport are preferred; DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or caring roles preferred.
• Full induction and ongoing training provided.
• Must be able to travel to locations within East Devon and West Dorset.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Supporting people with personal care.
• Medication administration.
• Shopping, housework and laundry.
• Escorted trips out and companionship.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Job Description:

Part-Time Community Care Assistantwith Axe Valley Home Care

FAMILY FRIENDLYHOURS 9am to 3pm

Job location: East Devon and West Dorset

We have vacancies in: Seaton, Axminster, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Honiton, Ottery, Exmouth and Exeter

Your wages and benefits:

• Excellent pay rate: £13.32 p/h, up to £19.98 on Bank Holidays.
• Permanent contract - 9am to 3pm for as many days as you would prefer
• Perfect for the school run!
• 30p mileage allowance and access to company car
• Full induction training plus ongoing training and support
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme (T&C apply)
• Free training including nationally recognised qualifications
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression
• Flexible working
• Access to 24/7 mental health/ welfare support
• Access to hundreds of retail and online discounts to save you money every day through the 'Discounts for Carers' scheme
• Use of company pool car

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a person to support our service users in their own homes. If you are someone who has a can-do attitude, caring and reliable in nature, and you are looking for a role where you can support your local community and make a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

We can provide you with the certainty of work based around your availability and location with a new level of job satisfaction. You will have full, consistent and local rounds with no long-distance travelling, as you care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Meal preparation
• Supporting people with personal care
• Medication administration
• Shopping, housework and laundry
• Escorted trips out and companionship

When will you work?

Experience preferred, but not essential, as we offer comprehensive training and support to all staff. We have successfully recruited people from retail and hospitality, as well as other sectors. Skills are transferable; what is important is kindness.

To apply, you must:

• Have a valid driving licence and your own transport
• Have business level cover for motor insurance
• Be prepared to have a free enhanced DBS check

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

9am to 3pm