Care Assistant

Proud to Care South West; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Highweek is hiring Care Assistants for full and part-time positions. Responsibilities include supporting residents' daily activities with dignity and compassion, and promoting a positive environment. Applicants are not required to have prior experience, just a caring attitude and reliability. The role offers flexible hours between 18-42 per week, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. Competitive pay rates are available, with additional perks and benefits.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Free meals during shifts

Flex Earn feature

Blue Light Card discounts

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed; heart and resilience are essential.
• Ability to laugh and bring lightness in difficult moments.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with dignity and compassion while assisting daily routines.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and manage emotional moments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Owing to the location of the home, you will need to have regular access to your own transport as there are no public transport links available.

Care Assistant, Coppelia House – full and part-time hours available, to include alternate weekends. £12.50, £12.75 per hour at weekends
Nights – £12.70, £12.95 per hour at weekends

Every day matters. Every person matters. You make the difference.

Thisisn’tyour typical 9-to-5.You’llbe part superhero, part comedian, part emotional support guru. Some daysyou’llbe helping someone with breakfast. Other days,you’llbe refereeing a spirited board game debate.
And yes–some daysyou’llhold a hand through tears, help someone navigate a tough moment, or stay calm when things get chaotic.Buthere’sthe thing: even on thetrickydays,it’sincredibly rewarding.

Why This Role is Special

• You’ll laugh. A lot. Sometimes at yourself, sometimes at impromptu dance-offs in the lounge.
• You’ll feel deep connections. Some days you’ll celebrate victories big and small, and other days you’ll share in quiet, heartfelt moments that mean the world.
• You’ll be challenged. There will be messy moments, emotional ones, and days that test your patience – but you’ll grow, and so will the people you support.
• You’ll be a legend. Not all heroes wear capes – some wear comfy shoes, a big smile, and a heart full of care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting residents with dignity, compassion, and a touch of humour—even when it’s hard. Helping with daily routines and personal care, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable.
• Encouraging participation in activities, from arts and crafts to karaoke, themed events, and gentle exercise.
• Managing the tricky, emotional, or unpredictable moments with calm, empathy, and kindness.
• Getting to know residents as people, not just faces, and creating moments that brighten their day.

Who You Are

This job isn’t for everyone. But it might be for you if:

• You see the funny side of life but can be serious when it counts.
• You genuinely care about people and enjoy helping them feel safe, happy, and valued.
• You’re reliable, empathetic, and able to stay calm when things get challenging.
• You understand that even small gestures— a smile, a kind word, or a shared laugh—can make a huge difference.

No prior care experience? No problem. We need heart, patience, and resilience above all.

What we offer

• A role where you’ll see the difference you make every single day.
• Fully paid training plus excellent opportunities to grow and progress.
• A caring induction with your own mentor to help you settle in confidently.
• Free DBS check and auto‑enrolment into our pension scheme.
• Flex Earn – see and access your earned wages before payday.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across shops, restaurants and more.
• Free meals when you’re working long shifts.
• Access to a Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider, an external confidential helpline for you and your family, the ‘Whycare?’ app, and a Refer a Friend scheme (earning you money for bringing your friends on board)
• The freedom to bring your personality, kindness and creativity into everything you do.

If you’re ready to be part of a team where kindness, connection, and empathy come first, this is the role for.
Step into a place where your care can brighten days, lift spirits, and transform lives–apply now and help us create moments that truly matter.

To find out more, please contact [e-mail]

Please note for UK & Overseas applicants, we are not in a position to sponsor, so kindly ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns

18-42 hours per week available (Days)