Care Assistant

Job description

Job DescriptionPart-Time Domiciliary Care Assistant – Newton Abbot (Drivers Only)Local Visits | Flexible Hours | £13.31 to £20.42 per hour

Looking for work that feels worthwhile, close to home?

At Home Instead Newton Abbot, we provide high-quality domiciliary care that allows older adults to stay independent in their own homes. We are looking for caring, reliable people to join our local team and support clients with one-to-one visits.

You'll be working across Newton Abbot and the surrounding towns and rural communities , helping people live well in the place they feel most comfortable — their own home.

What the Role Involves:

Visiting clients in their own homes

Providing companionship and emotional support

Supporting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting

Helping with daily routines including meals, medication prompts, and mobility

Assisting with errands, shopping, and light household tasks

Encouraging independence and confidence

Areas We Cover:You will support clients across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas , including:Exeter, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Kingsteignton, Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh, Exminster, Ashburton, Okehampton, and parts of Torbay.

This is a community-based role covering both town and rural locations, so travel between visits is required.

What You'll Get:

£13.31 to £20.42 per hour

Higher rate is based on NVQ Level 3 qualification and bank holiday pay

Paid waiting time between visits

Flexible part-time hours to suit your lifestyle

Full, paid training – no previous experience required

Support from a friendly, approachable local team

Opportunities to gain qualifications and progress

Working Pattern:

A mix of weekday and/or evening availability

What You'll Need:

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car

A kind, dependable and patient nature

Willingness to support with personal care

Due to our wide coverage across local towns and rural communities, being a driver is essential for this role.

Additional InformationWe encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Highweek

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English