Job Description:

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)

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.

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

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)
• Relocation payment of up to £300
• Applications from ‘Workers on Skilled Worker Visas” currently working in the UK welcome. As we offer sponsorship for Carers 6135 Care workers, and home carers.
• 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

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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