Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge has been providing outstanding home care since 2017 to thousands of clients.

We support adults to stay safe, happy and independent in the comfort of their own homes while bringing companionship, reassurance and genuine connection into everyday life.

At Home Instead, we believe care should never feel rushed or impersonal. That’s why we focus on building meaningful relationships between our clients and carers, with minimum 1-hour visits and carefully matched care professionals.

Just as importantly, we believe care professionals deserve to feel valued, supported and appreciated for the incredible work they do every day.

Job Description

Flexible Part-Time Hours That Fit Around Your Life

Looking for a role that works around school hours, family life or other commitments?

Whether you’re looking for a few hours a week, morning shifts while the children are at school, evenings, or something more regular, we’ll work with you to build a schedule that suits your lifestyle.

We do ask for alternate weekend availability so we can continue providing consistent support to our clients.

What makes this role different?

At Home Instead, we do things properly.

You’ll visit regular clients at regular times, allowing you to build genuine relationships and become a familiar face to the people you support.

We carefully match carers with clients based on personalities and interests because we know good care starts with trust and connection.

Before working independently, you’ll complete shadow shifts alongside an experienced carer so you can get to know your clients, understand their routines, and feel confident and comfortable.

We also introduce you to your clients beforehand, meaning nobody feels uncomfortable with an unfamiliar person suddenly arriving at the door. It creates a much nicer experience for both you and the client from the very beginning.

And with minimum 1-hour visits, you will have time to care properly. Time to chat, listen and make someone’s day brighter.

What you’ll be doing

• Companionship and conversation
• Helping with daily routines
• Preparing meals
• Medication prompts
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping clients stay independent in their own homes

For many of our clients, your visit will be one of the most important parts of their day.

Qualifications

Qualifications

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• A kind, reliable and patient nature
• Willingness to support with personal care
• Good communication skills
• A genuine desire to help others

You do not need previous care experience to apply.

We provide full paid training, ongoing support, classroom-based learning and online training that can be completed from home. We can also support you with funded NVQ qualifications if you’d like to progress further in care.

Additional Information

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

✔ £13.31 to £20.42 per hour
✔ Paid travel time & mileage
✔ 5-star WorkBuzz employer rating based on our carers’ feedback
✔ Flexible working patterns built around your availability
✔ School-hour shifts available where possible
✔ Minimum 1-hour visits
✔ Regular clients and consistent schedules
✔ Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
✔ Up to 50% of your wages available before payday
✔ Annual pay reviews
✔ Blue Light Card discounts
✔ Quarterly team get-togethers
✔ Summer & Christmas parties
✔ Friendly and supportive office team

If you love building real connections and want to work for a company that genuinely values its carers, we’d love to hear from you.

We can’t wait to meet you.