Senior Carer
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Make a difference every day with River Exe Healthcare.
We’re a compassionate, nurse-led provider of home and complex care across East Devon and South East Cornwall. As a Senior Carer, you'll be at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional, person-centred care that promotes independence and dignity in the homes of our clients.
Why join us?
- Rewarding Pay – Competitive hourly rates and enhanced bank holiday pay.
- Local Routes – Work in and around the Exmouth area, reducing travel stress.
- Training & Progression – Ongoing access to specialist nurse-led training, including PEG, tracheostomy, catheter care and more.
- Supportive Team Culture – We value and invest in our people with on-call support and regular supervision.
- Flexible Shifts – Roles available to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for full-time hours or flexible bank work.
About the role:
As a Senior Carer, you’ll:
- Deliver high-quality, safe and responsive care to clients in their own homes.
- Support clients with personal care, medication administration, and nutritional needs.
- Carry out delegated clinical tasks (following training and competency sign-off).
- Lead and support care staff in the field, including shadowing and spot checks.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals.
- Contribute to care plans and risk assessments to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
- Promote independence and champion client dignity at all times.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in home care or healthcare support (essential).
- A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards it.
- Confident in providing personal care and using equipment such as hoists.
- A driver with access to a vehicle (essential due to community visits).
- Excellent communication skills, compassion and a calm, can-do approach.
What We Offer
- Pay: from £13.24 - £13.44 per hour - bank holiday £18.54 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
🤝 Ready to step up and lead with care?
Whether you're an experienced care assistant ready for the next step, or already working in a senior capacity, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Exmouth
- Locations
- Exmouth Office
Exmouth Office
Our Perks & Benefits
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🎓Comprehensive Training & Development Opportunities
You’ll receive full training from our expert in-house trainer and accredited external sources, with company-funded development from beginner Level 2 qualifications all the way to LMA.
As an added bonus, if you complete all your training during the financial year, you’ll earn a Training Loyalty Bonus – a little extra in your wages to reward your dedication!
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🎉 Team Building & Social Fun 🕺
We believe a happy team makes for the best care, which is why we offer paid team-building events – and the best part? You get to help decide what we do! Got a creative idea? We’d love to hear it!
We also host social events to support our clients, creating meaningful moments together.
And when the festive season rolls around, our Christmas party is fully paid for by the company – you and your team choose the venue. Celebrate the season with fun, food, and good company.
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💸 Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme!
Love working with us? Why not bring a friend on board? Refer a new team member and enjoy:
➡️ Up to £250 when they join
➡️ £100 after 3 months
➡️ £50 after 18 months
And it’s not just you who benefits – your referral will get a £100 bonus at their 3-month milestone too!
It’s a win-win for everyone. Start spreading the word today! 🌟
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💙 Employee Assistance Programme – Here for You 24/7
we care about you as much as the people we support. That’s why we offer a 24-hour helpline through Health Assured, providing confidential support for life’s challenges:
- Family Issues
- Financial Wellbeing
- Legal Information
- Medical Information
- Relationship Advice
- Housing Concerns
- Alcohol and Drug Issues
- Childcare Support
- Stress & Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Counselling
- Consumer Issues
You’re never alone – help is just a phone call away. 🌟
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
At River Exe Healthcare, we’re proud to create a workplace where compassion, respect and teamwork thrive.
We are fully committed to exceeding the standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that the care we provide is safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led.
We believe in the strength of working together—when individuals feel supported and empowered, our whole team flourishes. That’s why we invest in building strong, skilled teams and nurturing personal growth at every level.
We take great pride in the quality of care we deliver, recognising that great care is complex and ever-evolving. We’re always learning, always improving—so we can continue to meet the highest standards for those who rely on us.
Senior Carer
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