Community Carer (Nights)
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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 are looking for 24 hour cover for a gentleman with a spinal injury in Bude.
This will be a 24 hour shift with a sleeping night. Shifts are 8am -8am.
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
- Offering companionship and emotional support, making a positive difference every day
- Providing overnight support
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
- 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.
- Driver preferred but not essential
- Be able to work every other weekend
- Friendly, trustworthy and caring nature
- Able to work shifts
- Department
- Exmouth
- Locations
- Bude
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.
Community Carer (Nights)
Would you enjoy visiting service users in their own homes to ensure they get the helping hand and care they need? If you have previous experience within a healthcare capacity or are looking for a chan
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