42 Hours per Week
Location: Totnes, Devon
Salary: £28,173.60 per annum
Shifts: 8am – 8pm (Days) / 8pm – 8am (Nights)
Working Pattern: 3.5 shifts per week
Positions Available: 1 x Full-Time Days | 1 x Full-Time Nights
About the Role
We are recruiting two dedicated Care Assistants to join a welcoming care home in the beautiful Totnes area of Devon.
We have one full-time day position and one full-time night position available, both offering a contracted 42 hours per week and a salary of £28,173.60 per annum.
The home provides a warm, supportive environment where residents receive high-quality, person-centred care. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout the day or night.
Working as part of a dedicated care team, you will provide compassionate support with personal care, daily routines, meals, activities and mobility, while promoting residents' dignity, independence, privacy and choice.
Whether you are working days or nights, you will become an important part of the team, building positive relationships with residents and helping to create a genuine home-from-home environment.
About the Home
Welcoming care home located in Totnes, Devon
Warm and supportive environment
Strong focus on person-centred care
Supportive and dedicated care team
Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
Commitment to promoting dignity, independence and choice
Focus on residents' wellbeing and quality of life
Friendly and respectful working environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents
Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily routines
Assist residents with washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene
Support with meals, refreshments and hydration
Encourage residents to maintain their independence wherever possible
Support residents to participate in activities and social interaction
Maintain residents' comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeing
Respond promptly and compassionately to residents' needs and requests
Maintain accurate care records and documentation
Follow individual care plans and ensure residents' needs are met
Promote a safe, comfortable and supportive environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families
Report any changes in residents' health or wellbeing to the appropriate senior team member
Follow all relevant care policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in a care setting is preferred but not essential
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable
A compassionate, caring and patient nature
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Reliable and committed approach to work
A genuine passion for supporting older people and improving their quality of life
Ability to work either day or night shifts depending on the position
Professional, respectful and person-centred approach to care
Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with residents
Benefits & Perks
£28,173.60 per annum
42-hour full-time contract
Day shifts: 8am – 8pm
Night shifts: 8pm – 8am
Paid breaks, if applicable
Supportive and friendly team environment
Opportunity to develop your career in care
Full-time contracted hours
Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' lives
Opportunity to work within a caring and supportive team
Training and development opportunities
To Apply
Please contact Myles on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to discuss either of these opportunities.
Whether you are looking for a full-time day position or a full-time night position, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£28173.00 - £29000.00 per year