Carer/Senior Carer

Honiton Source: WhatJobs

£13–£20/hr

Carer / Senior Carer | Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland & Surrounding Rural Areas | Full Time, Part Time & Evenings | £12.71 – £20.10 per hour

Our client is a family-run care agency based in Honiton, East Devon, providing care and support to individuals in their own homes across Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland and the surrounding rural areas.

They are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, comfort and quality of life. Their team is led by professionally qualified managers who are passionate about maintaining high standards of care.

They offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with flexible working hours, a focus on work-life balance and an open-door approach from their directors.

The Role

They are expanding their team and are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join them as Carers or Senior Carers.

You will support individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, comfort and quality of life. You will build meaningful relationships with clients while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This role can also provide valuable experience for those considering a future career in nursing, social work or occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
Preparing meals and assisting with eating
Carrying out light domestic duties, including bed making, laundry and cleaning
Providing companionship and building positive relationships with clients
Assisting with manual handling using appropriate equipment

What We’re Looking For

Full UK driving licence and access to a car, required for rural areas
A kind, compassionate and reliable approach, with a genuine desire to support others
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Contactable by mobile phone and email
Willingness to work across rural areas of East Devon
We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate
Candidates must currently live and work in the UK for sponsorship consideration

What’s In It For You

£12.71 – £20.10 per hour
Mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile
Company pension scheme
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, public holidays and Christmas Day
Block pay, meaning you are paid for your entire shift, including travel time between visits, subject to conditions
Paid training and continuous support
Initial paid shadowing to introduce you to clients and their routines
Refer a friend bonus of up to £250
Free uniform and full PPE provided
Free DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)