Community Carer

Join a team where you are truly valued

River Exe Healthcare is a trusted, family-run home care provider with a strong reputation across East Devon—and we’re excited to be growing our team in South East Cornwall.

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to support a compassionate team who truly make a difference every day. If you're looking for a rewarding care career where you feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description & Responsibilities

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexibility to suit you. As a Community Carer, you will provide essential support to individuals in their own homes, helping them live independently, stay connected to their community, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily living tasks to help maintain dignity and independence

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, with sensitivity and respect

• Preparing meals and supporting with medication, ensuring clients’ health and well-being

• Accompanying clients to appointments, shops, and social outings to keep them active and engaged

• Offering companionship and emotional support, making a positive difference every day

What We Offer

• Starting pay: £13.55 per hour

• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 40p per mile

• 28 days annual leave

• Monthly pay and pay reviews each April

• Contracted hours

• Access to pool cars

• Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training, from novice to manager

• Care Certificate

• Career progression opportunities

• Flexible work patterns

• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support

• Monthly team meetings

• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme

• Blue Light Card

• Generous refer-a-friend scheme

• Company-paid social events

Requirements

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential—we provide full training for the right candidates who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn.

• You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to a car, though pool cars are available

• Be able to work every other weekend

• Friendly, trustworthy and caring nature

• Able to work shifts