Total 42 Customer Service job vacancies in Teignmouth, Devon

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home-based and is open to applicants living in Devon and Cornwall who have access to an appropriately confidential space in which to work. Regular travel will be required both to our office in Plymouth & throughout Devon and Cornwall. Usual working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, however there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.

As an Anti-Social Behaviour Caseworker you will:

• Develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by ongoing and persistent Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
• Facilitate access to additional services, helping service users build healthy coping mechanisms and providing practical support and information
• Using a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contributing to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
• Deliver awareness raising sessions on the impact of ASB to partner agencies and community groups and participating in community events

You will need:

• An understanding of the impact of ASB and crimes such domestic abuse, sexual violence and hate crime on victims
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
• Ability to use generic IT applications competently
• A driving license and access to a vehicle as this is considered an essential requirement as this role involves regular travel

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. When completing your application form, please pay particular attention to the essential shortlisting criteria on the job description as these will inform decisions on who is shortlisted for interview.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Family Practitioner

Duration: Initial 3 months
Location: Exeter
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £19 per hour (umbrella) / £15 per hour (PAYE)

Devon County Council is seeking a Family Intervention Practitioner to join their team. This is a family-facing role, so flexibility and the ability to visit families in their homes is essential. The position requires attendance at the office 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, intensive support to a mixed caseload of children, their families, and carers, working alongside other professionals to deliver practical interventions that help children remain safely at home or in other suitable accommodation.
• Work with families in crisis, applying a short-term intensive intervention model, with some cases requiring longer-term support.
• Assess, monitor, and manage risks to and from children and young people, ensuring that any concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Engage with the whole family, including absent parents and extended family members, to ensure comprehensive support.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with challenging and resistant families in various settings.
• Experience supporting children and young people, including those exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Relevant qualification in Health, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or a related field (Level 3 or higher).
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Family Practitioner

Duration: Initially 3 months
Location: Totnes
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £19 umbrella an hour (£15 PAYE an hour)

Devon County Council are looking for a Family Intervention Practitioner to join their team. This role is family facing so you will need to be agile and to be visiting families. Office attendance is 2-3 days per week.

As a Family Intervention Practitioner you will:

• Work directly and intensively with a mixed caseload of complex children, their families or carers with other involved professionals to provide practical hands on intervention to enable children to stay at home or in other agreed accommodation safely
• Support families working with short term intensity in a crisis resolution model with some and for a longer period
• Monitor and manage any risks to or from children and young people as part of direct work undertaken and escalate such risks
• Work with the family as a whole, including absent parents and wider family members

Requirements

• Experience working with challenging and resistant families in a range of settings
• Experience of working with children and young people, including young people who may display challenging behaviour
• Relevant qualification in Health, Social Work, Education, Youth Work or a related field to 3 level
• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle

Workshop Support Operative

North Tawton

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A WORKSHOP SUPPORT OPERATIVE TO WORK OUT OF OUR BUSY NORTH TAWTON DEPOT.

The position of Workshop Support Operative involves:

• Booking out time for each job that is carried out and the relevant paperwork given to the Workshop Controllers.
• Ensure that best practice is always employed in relation to component replacement; repair duration; document completion.
• Provide support and assist the Fleet Workshop office staff to meet and surpass all agreed targets.
• Take control of loaded brake tests requirements which will include vehicle trailer collections, facilitate loading vehicles and complete brake tests, once trained.
• Carry out minor defect repairs and component replacements.
• Organise workshop parking to ensure safe operational areas.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace environment.
• Due to the nature of the role, Health and Safety and Safe Systems of work are paramount. You must ensure that you are following the company's health and safety policy at all times.

Essential skills required for Workshop Support Operative:

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Previous hands-on experience to include defect rectification, working with vehicles on a daily basis and knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Counterbalance forklift licence is advantageous, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Basic salary for Workshop Support Operative is £36,714pa, based on 45 hours per week.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 07:00hrs - 16:30hrs.
• Overtime is available and paid hourly at £23.54ph.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Workshop Support Operative position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory Distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

We are seeking a Behaviour Support Co-ordinator to manage and lead the school’s Return to Learning facility – a learning space that supports the school behavioural policy; planning and implementing behavioural interventions; supporting engagement and reintegration of students facing the greatest challenges in their learning and social skills. You’ll be based in our Return to Learning Facility.You will be an individual who has high expectations and standards for young people and a drive to offer bespoke support to students who may need additional intervention and guidance. Starting date in December/January with some flexibility. Interviews to be held on 6th December One of the twelve schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 750 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in the East Devon area of the country, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.
We can offer :-
Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
Flexible working opportunities.
Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
Free car parking.
On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.Free tea and coffee.
We would very much encourage potential candidates to come and see Axe Valley and have a tour around the school. Please get in touch with Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR Co-ordinator) on 01297 32146 to arrange a visit.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Recruitment Administration Assistant to enhance our team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You'll join us on a full-time (37 hours per week), Permanent contract, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,624

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

As our Recruitment Administration Assistant, you will work closely with other members of our Recruitment and People Services Team to deliver an exceptional administrative service across all aspects of the recruitment and selection activities carried out on behalf of the Service, ensuring that all elements of the process are high quality, effective, efficient and supporting colleagues in the team to deliver the best possible service and candidate experience.

Find out more
Key responsibilities of the Recruitment Administration Assistant:

The role involves administering recruitment and selection activities for all employee categories throughout the whole life cycle of the process including:

Post recruitment adverts to job sites and post on social media about live roles.
Arrange interviews with the applicant and panellists.
Administer work related and psychometric tests.
Administer vetting checks for applicants and current employees.
Support the onboarding process for all new employees.
Help manage the recruitment inboxes and go back to potential applicants with answers to queries.
Liaise regularly with recruiting managers and providing guidance on using the Service e-recruitment system.
In addition to this you’ll:

Be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spread sheets, databases, and systems.
Provide clerical and administrative support to other members of the team where required.
The ideal Recruitment Admin Assistant should have:

Experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role
Strong IT and proven keyboard skills
A good level of education
Knowledge of basic office systems and procedures
Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
Knowledge of recruitment procedures is desirable however not essential.
Closing date: Sunday 24th November – midnight

Interview date – Friday 6th December 2024

How to apply
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Recruitment Administration Assistant please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following essential criteria from the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV so please answer the following questions in full, demonstrating how you meet each criteria.

Experience of working in a busy environment where priorities can change and demonstrates the ability to remain under calm under pressure
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Experience of working with and advising on Recruitment policies and procedures
A high level of self-motivation with an ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as a member of a busy team.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “essential criteria for completion” for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application. Please note there is a maximum word count of 2000 words (excluding titles) applied to your evidence document.

Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used for shortlisting applications received.

Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
we are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Navy, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK

Our duties include:

Security incident management - Such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.

Patrolling site perimeters - Taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.

Controlling entry and exit - Managing control room and gate operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently.

Military Working Dog services (at selected sites).

Our units are located at over 119 sites across the UK mainland. We have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.

Requirements:

• Background - You must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves.

• Age - You must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.
• Fitness Eligibility - You must be medically fit and have a Body Mass Index below 32.
• Driving Licence - You must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.

Previously Served Personnel:

• Gap Since Leaving Service - Former substantive Cpl/LH (or equivalent) and above ranks with no more than a 10 year gap of service, and for former non substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks who have a gap of service of no more than 6 years.
• However, any former personnel with a time gap of up to 10 years can apply for this role, to which a time out waiver may be granted, subject to approval and interview processes.
• Previous Service Check - Your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre.

Currently Serving Personnel:

• Any currently serving regular or reserve personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri-services should email ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk immediately to discuss the best process for you joining the MPGS.

Benefits:

• Competitive entry level salary.
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already.
• Subsidised military accommodation available (SLA/SFA).
• Up to 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata).
• Free medical/dental
• You choose your location.
• Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT)
• Up to 2 weeks Adventurous Training per year (not compulsory).
• Professional and personal courses available to advance you and your rank.

Job Types: Full-time, permanent.

Salary: Starting at £25,693.00 per year.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts on a structured shift system.

Experience: UK Military, minimum 3 years (required).

Further info: Visit

Website - https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/adjutant-generals-corps/provost/military-provost-guard-service/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpgsRecruitment/

e-mail – ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

How to Apply: In the first instance please email us at

ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

including the following information;

a. Name.

b. Age.

c. Previous or current UK Military Service unit.

d. Previous or current UK Military Service time period / date left.


ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

VAN DRIVER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Job Role - Van Driver Service Technician
Location - Plymouth, PL7
Pay Rate - £13.24 PAYE + overtime available
Temp-Perm

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and technically minded individual who wants to make a real difference in people's lives?

We are looking for a Van Driver & Service Technician to deliver and install oxygen equipment in the homes of vulnerable individuals across the Plymouth area & parts of North Cornwall. This is more than just a driving job - it's an opportunity to provide essential support to those who need it most and meet some wonderful people along the way!

The role involves driving a van to multiple locations, you will be responsible for delivering gas canisters to vulnerable people's homes and installing and servicing home breathing apparatus. You will be required to move the oxygen canisters from the van into people's home, therefore heavy lifting will be required.

About you:
The ideal candidate will hold a full UK category B driving licence with no more than 3 points.
Experience in a similar delivery or service technician role is preferred but not essential - full training will be provided.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and empathetically.
Basic mechanical or electrical skills are an advantage.
Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
A caring and professional attitude, with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

If you would like to know more please contact us and speak to Rebecca.

Community Care Assistant with Axe Valley Home Care

Job location: Ottery St Mary and Honiton

Your wages and benefits:

• Excellent pay rate: £12.00 p/h with inclusive travel time payment, up to £18.00 on Bank Holidays.
• Permanent contract
• 30p mileage allowance and access to company car
• Full induction training plus ongoing training and support
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• £400 ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free training including nationally recognised qualifications
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression
• Flexible working
• Access to 24/7 mental health/ welfare support
• Access to hundreds of retail and online discounts to save you money every day through the ‘Discounts for Carers’ scheme
• Use of company pool car

Who are we looking for?

If you are someone who has a can-do attitude, caring and reliable in nature, and you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

We can provide you with the certainty of work based around your availability and location with a new level of job satisfaction. You will have full, consistent and local rounds with no long-distance travelling, as you care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Meal preparation
• Supporting people with personal care
• Medication administration
• Shopping, housework and laundry
• Escorted trips out and companionship

When will you work?

• We can offer full time and part time positions
• We can offer morning and/ or evening shifts.

Experience preferred, but not essential, as we offer comprehensive training and support to all staff. We have successfully recruited people from retail and hospitality, as well as other sectors. Skills are transferable; what is important is kindness.

To apply, you must:

• Have a valid driving licence and your own transport
• Have business level cover for motor insurance
• Be prepared to have a free enhanced DBS check

If you are interested in this role with us, please apply on-line, e-mail us or give us a call on 01297 24753.

Our friendly team look forward to hearing from you, today!

Community Care Assistant with Axe Valley Home Care

Job location: Exmouth

Your wages and benefits:

• Excellent pay rate: £12.00 p/h with inclusive travel time payment, up to £18.00 on Bank Holidays.
• Permanent contract
• 30p mileage allowance and access to company car
• Full induction training plus ongoing training and support
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• £400 ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free training including nationally recognised qualifications
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression
• Flexible working
• Access to 24/7 mental health/ welfare support
• Access to hundreds of retail and online discounts to save you money every day through the ‘Discounts for Carers’ scheme
• Use of company pool car

Who are we looking for?

If you are someone who has a can-do attitude, caring and reliable in nature, and you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

We can provide you with the certainty of work based around your availability and location with a new level of job satisfaction. You will have full, consistent and local rounds with no long-distance travelling, as you care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Meal preparation
• Supporting people with personal care
• Medication administration
• Shopping, housework and laundry
• Escorted trips out and companionship

When will you work?

• We can offer full time and part time positions
• We can offer morning and/ or evening shifts.

Experience preferred, but not essential, as we offer comprehensive training and support to all staff. We have successfully recruited people from retail and hospitality, as well as other sectors. Skills are transferable; what is important is kindness.

To apply, you must:

• Have a valid driving licence and your own transport
• Have business level cover for motor insurance
• Be prepared to have a free enhanced DBS check

If you are interested in this role with us, please apply on-line, e-mail us or give us a call on 01297 24753.

Our friendly team look forward to hearing from you, today!

Location: Plymouth

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Torquay

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Plymouth

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Exeter

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Senior Care Assistant - Parkland House, our CQC Outstanding Care Home in Exeter. 24-36 hours available (Days or Nights) to include alternate weekends

Days £13.14-£13.64ph/ Nights £13.52-£14.02ph

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will work as part of a team to provide the best care for the people living in our homes and be a part of the next chapter in their story.

You will get to know them and what matters the most to them so you can support them in the best way possible, recognising their individual choice.

You will lead and co-ordinate the care and support team working within the home whilst running the shift; mentoring, supporting and managing the team to provide the very best person-centred care.

You will be responsible working with the team for the safety and wellbeing of the people living, working and visiting the home.

You will support people with daily living routines including personal care, offer emotional support, encourage social activities within the home and update electronic care plans and risk assessments (from pre-admission onwards) and ever-changing needs of individuals.

Every day is different and hard work is required, but each day, you will go home knowing you have made a difference to their lives.

What you need most of all is a desire to help, kindness and to enjoy making someone’s day that little bit easier.

About us

At Peninsula Care Homes, it’s our CARE (Committed, Ambition, Responsible, Embracing) values that make us different and a very special company to work for.

We are a family run business and not only do we provide a home from home environment filled with laugher and love for the people living in our homes, we recognise all that our staff do to support each day. We invest in our staff to enable them to reach their career aspirations and celebrate success, so they love what they do.

We can offer you:

Full company induction and training to get you started and confident in the role
Ongoing training and support thereafter including revalidation
Support from the Registered Manager and the Senior Management Team
Free DBS check
Company Pension
Free meals provided when working long shifts
Short or long shifts
Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider
Access to an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members
Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app
Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
Ample PPE to support safe working
One of the most rewarding jobs
To find out more please contact us on 01392 346442.