Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Full Time (Days or Nights) – Care Home – Totnes, Devon – AV2042

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