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Care Assistant – Companionship & Home Support (Part-Time) (Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge)
About Home Instead West Exeter & Teignbridge
Home Instead has delivered outstanding home care since 2017 to thousands of clients across the region. Our mission? To help adults stay safe, happy and independent in their own homes while fostering companionship, reassurance, and genuine human connection.
We reject the rushed, corporate care model. Instead, we prioritise meaningful relationships, ensuring every client has familiar faces for minimum 1-hour visits. Our carers are matched with clients based on personality, interests, and trust—so care feels personal, not transactional.
Our carers aren’t just service providers; they’re valued team members. You’ll find deep satisfaction in your work and feel supported as you go.
Why This Role Stands Out
At Home Instead, we don’t offer generic care—we invest in relationships and reliability.
Key Benefits of This Approach
- Stable & Predictable Care: You’ll visit the same clients at the same times, building trust over weeks and months.
- Careful Matching: Your personalities, routines, and interests align with your clients’ needs—so every interaction flows naturally.
- Seamless Onboarding:
- Shadow experienced carers to get to know clients, their homes, and routines before independent visits.
- Introduce yourself to clients in advance, eliminating awkward first impressions.
- Time to Connect: With minimum 1-hour visits, you can chat, listen, and brighten someone’s day without clock scrutiny.
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Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, your day isn’t just about tasks—it’s about meaningful connection. Duties include:
- Companionship & Engagement: Chat, read, play games, or enjoy hobbies together.
- Support with Daily Life:
- Help with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
- Assist with medication reminders.
- Prepare and serve simple meals.
- Encourage mobility and independence.
- Client-Centred Care: Actively listen, adapt to needs, and provide reassurance.
For many clients, your visit is their highlight of the day.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- A full UK driving licence (car access required).
- A reliable, patient, and kind personality—patience with people is critical.
- Willingness to support with personal care tasks (no prior experience required).
- Strong communication skills—empathy and clarity matter just as much as efficiency.
- A desire to make a difference in people’s lives through companionship.
Support Provided
📱 No prior care experience needed—we train you! 📚 Fully paid training including:
- Classroom sessions.
- Online modules (done at home).
- Funded NVQ qualifications if you wish to progress further.
- Ongoing support from experienced team members and managers.
Once trained, you’ll undertake shadow shifts under supervision before working independently.
Work Patterns & Flexibility
We understand life doesn’t run on a 9–5 schedule. Our flexible part-time roles fit around:
- School hours, family commitments, or secondary jobs.
- Regular shifts (e.g., morning/evenings) or ad-hoc hours if you seek variety.
- Alternate weekend availability (necessary to maintain consistent client care).
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Rewards That Matter
We believe great carers deserve fair pay, recognition, and joy. Here’s what you’ll gain:
Financial & Practical Benefits
✔ Competitive hourly pay: £13.31–£20.42/hour (depending on experience and shifts). ✔ Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement. ✔ Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays. ✔ Up to 50% of your wages available as an advance before payday (with guaranteed repayment).
Career & Professional Growth
- Paid training and NVQ qualifications funded for progression.
- Career progression opportunities into supervisory roles.
Cultural & Social Perks
⭐ 5-star WorkBuzz employer rating (based on real feedback from our team). ⭐ Quarterly team events—connect with colleagues beyond the home. ⭐ Friendly office team—colleagues become trusted friends. ⭐ Blue Light Card discounts (transport, leisure, and shopping perks). ⭐ Company celebrations—summer and Christmas parties included.
Why Join Us?
If you’re driven by purpose, not a paycheque, this could be your perfect role.
- We prioritise connection over clocking in.
- You’ll watch clients thrive with your support.
- Our team feels like family—not just a payroll.
Next Steps
Application closes: 30 July 2026.
Ready to build trust, one person at a time? Reach out today—we’d love to meet you.
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