Home Instead
Home Care Assistant
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Company Description
Join the Home Instead Ivybridge care team and make a real difference every single day.
We are a CQC-rated OUTSTANDING, independently owned care provider, proudly part of the Home Instead network - the UK’s leading name in high-quality home care for older adults. Our compassionate team supports clients across Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock, South Brent, Kingsbridge, and the wider South Hams, and we’re continuing to grow.
Job Description
We’re looking for caring, reliable, and thoughtful Care Professionals who want to build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional support. With minimum 1-hour visits, you’ll have the time to truly connect with clients and provide care you can be proud of.
Your day may include:
- Personal care support — helping with morning and evening routines
- Meal preparation — creating nutritious meals
- Household assistance — light cleaning, laundry, and keeping the home comfortable
- Errands and appointments — shopping, prescription collection, or accompanying clients
- Social activities — enjoying hobbies, outings, or a friendly chat
- Companionship — the heart of everything we do
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Why you’ll love working with us:
- Outstanding training and support — we invest in you from day one
- 1-hour minimum visits — no rushing, just quality care
- Competitive pay — £13.60/hr weekdays, £14.60/hr weekends, double pay on bank holidays
- Paid training, travel time, and mileage
- Flexible shifts that fit around your life and commitments
- A friendly, supportive office team who are always there for you
- Brilliant perks — discounts at shops, hotels, cinemas, and more
- A meaningful role where you genuinely enhance someone’s life every day
Our Care Professionals are celebrated, supported, and truly valued. As the CQC noted: “Staff felt extremely well supported and their achievements were celebrated.” That’s the environment you’ll be stepping into.
If you’re caring, reliable, and ready to join a team that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you.
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Qualifications
- Care experience desirable but not essential — we provide paid, award-winning training
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (insured for Class 1 Business use)
- Experience with dementia is valuable
- Right to work in the UK — the role requires applicants to reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
Additional Information
Join Home Instead and become part of our family. We offer outstanding support, training, and guidance to help you build and grow a rewarding career in care.
Click I'm interested to apply, or call 01752 938220 to learn more.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community to reflect the neighbourhoods we serve. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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