Senior Care Assistant (Hybrid Role – Care Home & Domiciliary Care)
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Job Description:
This hybrid role offers a unique and varied experience, combining care home and domiciliary work. You'll enjoy a dynamic and engaging role where no two days are the same, allowing you to develop a broad range of skills while making a real difference to the lives of those you support.
* 30 hours per week at Summercourt Care Home, Teignmouth and Pottles Court, Exminster, supporting residents with dementia and complex needs, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with care plans and care standards.
* 10 hours per week with our Classic Carers domiciliary team, delivering high-quality care and companionship to individuals in their own homes across Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, and Exminster.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in both care home and domiciliary settings.
* Supervise, support, and motivate care assistants, acting as a role model.
* Administer medication safely and in line with policy and training.
* Contribute to care planning, accurate record-keeping, and CQC compliance.
* Promote dignity, respect, and independence in all aspects of care.
* Drive safely to community visits (mileage reimbursed).
Requirements:
* Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Level 3 desirable).
* Previous experience in residential and/or domiciliary care.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Own car and valid UK driving licence – essential.
* A caring, professional, and flexible approach.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay: £12.82 per hour
* Paid mileage for community visits
* Opportunities for career progression and training (including NVQ Level 3 and beyond)
* Supportive and professional working environment
* A varied and fulfilling role working across two care settings
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Additional Information:
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Work Location: Exeter EX6 8DG (in person; reliable commute or relocation required)
* Willingness to travel
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.47-£12.82 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee mentoring programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dawlish EX7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you drive?
Experience:
* Carer : 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person