Community Carer
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 or are looking for a change, apply now.
We usually respond within a week
Join a team where you are truly valued
Locations: Launceston, Callington, Liskeard and surrounding areas
Are you an experienced Carer looking for work that fits around your life?
RJS Resourcing is recruiting Community Carers to join a well-established care provider on a long-term agency basis. Whether you want regular weekly hours, selected shifts or additional work alongside your existing commitments, we would love to discuss your availability.
Pay and Benefits
£14.42 per hour on weekdays
£17.51 per hour at weekends
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates
Weekly pay
Holiday pay accrued in addition to your hourly rate
Mileage paid
Travel time paid, including travel from home to the start of your shift
Company-paid DBS
Refresher training provided
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Long-term, consistent agency opportunities
Flexible Working Options
We have a variety of shifts available throughout Cornwall, including:
Morning shifts: 6:30/7:00am–2:00pm
Evening shifts: 4:00pm–10:00pm
Some 12-hour shifts
Weekday and weekend availability
Regular hours available on a long-term agency basis
Tell us when and where you are available, and we will discuss the shifts that could work for you.
Your Role
Working as part of a Rapid Response Team, you will provide compassionate and reliable care to individuals in their own homes.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing personal care with dignity and respect
Supporting with medication and preparing meals
Assisting with light household tasks
Accompanying people to appointments or community activities
Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
Building positive relationships with individuals and their families
Responding flexibly when a person’s care needs change
About You
A caring, patient and compassionate approach
Good communication skills
The confidence to work independently
Reliability and a flexible attitude
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
The right to work in the UK
Up-to-date mandatory training is desirable, but refresher training can be provided.
- Department
- Launceston
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.
