Care Assistant in Paignton

Care Assistant  – Residential LD Care Home

Location: Paignton area, Devon

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts: Days & Nights

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established medium-sized residential care home in the Torquay area, supporting up to 41 working-age adults with a range of individual and complex care needs.

We currently have three Care Assistant vacancies available across both day and night shifts.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

The home supports working-age adults with a range of needs, including:

Physical disabilities

Neurological conditions

Learning disabilities

Mental health needs

Complex care requirements

You will be expected to take the time to understand each resident as an individual and provide compassionate, respectful and consistent support.

Hours & Pay

36 hours per week

Day shifts: 8:00am – 8:00pm

Night shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am

£13.50 per hour

All breaks are paid

Bank Holidays: Time & ¼

Boxing Day & New Year's Day: Time & ½

Christmas Day: Double time

Benefits

Cooked lunch provided

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop your career within adult social care

About You

Relevant care qualifications are preferred but are not essential. Above all, we are looking for compassionate, reliable and person-centred individuals who genuinely want to make a difference to the people they support.

You will ideally have:

A compassionate and person-centred approach

Good communication skills

The ability to work well as part of a team

Reliability and a strong work ethic

Patience and understanding

Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs would be beneficial

The home has a strong staffing structure, with typically six to seven Support Workers working during the day and four at night, providing residents with consistent support from a dedicated team.

If you are an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker, or are looking to develop your career within adult social care, we would be keen to hear from you.

To apply, please contact us today for further information.