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Community Carer (Paid Travel Salary)

Job details
Posting date: 01 May 2026
Salary: £26,000 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Location: Honiton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Beehive Care & Training Group Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Community Care Worker – Full Time (37.5 hours)
Honiton & Surrounding Villages
Beehive Care & Training Group Ltd
£26,000 per annum (pro rata) + paid travel time & mileage
Permanent contract | Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week
4‑week rolling rota | Every other weekend

Care that matters – right on your doorstep
Looking for a rewarding, full‑time role where you can make a real difference close to home?
At Beehive Care & Training Group Ltd, we’re proud to support people living in Honiton and surrounding rural villages to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. We’re now looking for a kind, reliable Community Care Worker to join our friendly, supportive team.
This is more than just a job — it’s a role where your time, compassion and dedication are genuinely valued.

The role
This is a full‑time, permanent community role, supporting customers in their own homes across Honiton and nearby villages.
You’ll work independently day‑to‑day, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care — but you’ll never be on your own. Our experienced and approachable office team is always there to support you.

Rotas are planned well in advance
Worked on a 4‑week rolling rota
Every other weekend
We aim to keep you working as close to home as possible to reduce travel time and support continuity of care


What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide compassionate, professional care, including:

Personal care delivered with dignity and respect
Support with meals, nutrition and hydration
Companionship and emotional reassurance
Light household tasks in line with care plans
Medication administration (following training and MAR charts)
Manual handling, including hoists
Catheter care (where trained)
Working safely as a lone worker, following risk assessments
Recording care notes accurately using our digital care system
Reporting changes in health or wellbeing and following safeguarding procedures

You’ll complete a paid, structured 3‑day induction, combining:

Classroom‑based learning
Shadowing experienced carers
Practical preparation

This ensures you feel confident, supported and ready before going out independently.

About you
Whether you’re already experienced in care or brand new to the sector, we’d love to hear from you — full training is provided.
You’ll be someone who is:

Kind, patient and genuinely caring
Reliable, professional and punctual
Confident working independently in the community
Calm, respectful and reassuring
Responsible and accountable
Flexible and adaptable
Willing to learn, develop and follow guidance

Most importantly, you care about doing a good job and making a positive difference to people’s lives every day.

Essential requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Willingness to travel around Honiton and surrounding rural areas
Available to work 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota
Right to work in the UK
Willing to complete mandatory training and an enhanced DBS check


What we offer

Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
Paid induction, training and competency sign‑off
Paid travel time & mileage (HMRC‑aligned)
5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
Ongoing supervision, support and development
A friendly, professional team that truly values quality, safety and reliability


About Beehive Care & Training Group Ltd
Beehive Care & Training Group Ltd is a values‑led domiciliary care provider, supporting people across Devon to live safely and independently in their own homes. We’re proud of our reputation for high‑quality, regulated care, delivered with dignity, professionalism and compassion at the heart of everything we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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