Carer/Senior Carer
Location: Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland & surrounding rural areas
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time and Evenings only
Salary: £12.71 – £20.10 per hour* (Block Pay)
Looking for a rewarding care role where you’re genuinely valued?
Join Absolute Care South West as a Carer or Senior Carer and make a real difference supporting people in their own homes across East Devon.
Absolute Care South West is a family-run care agency based in Honiton, East Devon. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care services to clients in Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland, and the surrounding rural areas. Our team is led by professionally qualified managers who are passionate about ensuring the highest standards of care.
We specialise in supporting individuals in their own homes, promoting their independence, and delivering person-centred care. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and supportive environment where our carers are valued and appreciated. Absolute Care South West is committed to maintaining a positive work-life balance for our team, offering flexible working hours and a supportive, open-door approach from our directors.
The Role
We are currently expanding our team and are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join us as Carers and Senior Carers.
We have often provided a stepping-stone for young people, gaining experience in health and social care and going on to careers in nursing, social work or occupational therapy. We welcome candidates who are considering such careers.
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.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating
- Light domestic duties (bed making, laundry, cleaning)
- Providing companionship and building 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
- We are not currently offering sponsorship for skilled workers
What’s In It For You
- Competitive pay rates ranging from £12.71 to £20.10 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile
- Company pension scheme for your future
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, public holidays, and Christmas Day
- Block pay: Paid for your entire shift, including travel time between visits (subject to conditions)
- Paid training and continuous support to help you succeed
- 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) for all employees
If you are ready to start your career at Absolute Care South West, then click APPLY now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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