Care Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care, Healthcare Nursing
Location:
Paignton area, Devon
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours:
36 hours per week
Shifts:
Days & Nights
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established medium-sized residential care home in the Torquay area, supporting up to 41 working-age adults with a range of individual and complex care needs.
We currently have three Care Assistant vacancies available across both day and night shifts.
About the RoleAs a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
The home supports working-age adults with a range of needs, including:- Physical disabilities
- Neurological conditions
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health needs
- Complex care requirements
You will be expected to take the time to understand each resident as an individual and provide compassionate, respectful and consistent support.
Hours & Pay36 hours per week
Day shifts: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Night shifts: 8:00pm - 8:00am
£13.50 per hour
All breaks are paid
Bank Holidays:
Time & ¼
Boxing Day & New Year's Day:
Time & ½
Christmas Day:
Double time
- Cooked lunch provided
- Ongoing training and development
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop your career within adult social care
Relevant care qualifications are preferred but are not essential. Above all, we are looking for compassionate, reliable and person-centred individuals who genuinely want to make a difference to the people they support.
You will ideally have:- A compassionate and person-centred approach
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Reliability and a strong work ethic
- Patience and understanding
- Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs would be beneficial
The home has a strong staffing structure, with typically six to seven Care Assistants working during the day and four at night, providing residents with consistent support from a dedicated team.
If you are an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker, or are looking to develop your career within adult social care, we would be keen to hear from you.
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