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 in this role you will be supporting a client with mental health needs (including

OCD andautism) enabling then toaccess the community and enrichment activities.

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: £12.82 - £13.03 per hour
• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 30p 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

• You will have previous experience within care capacity, whether this be community, care home, hospital or similar or perhaps caring for a family member.
• You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to a car, though pool cars are available
• Have a calm, polite and caring nature.
• Genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults and wanting to make a difference
• Be able to work shifts