Healthcare Assistant - Homecare
Join Abicare as a Community Healthcare Assistant
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have permission to work in the UK.
At Abicare, we prioritise high-quality care with dignity and respect. We seek kind, compassionate staff who enrich the lives of our clients and their families.
A good Healthcare Assistant is simply someone who truly cares - they do the job because they know they can make a difference to an individual’s life, injecting some humour into a day, helping with small chores that improve clients’ quality of life, providing reassurance where confidence is low and lifting morale during those lonely moments. You don’t need to have experience; Abicare will provide everything you need to start your journey as a Community Healthcare Assistant.
Are you looking for job security? Do you need guaranteed hours?
We are looking for carers to support the local community of Devizes & Melksham and the surrounding areas between the hours of 7am & 2pm.
Role Highlights:
Provide personal care, help with routines, meal preparation, light housework, companionship, social activities, and errands.
Be friendly, confident, and able to put clients at ease.
What We Offer:
Full and part-time hours, with full training provided.
Full time, part time, flexible guaranteed contracts available based on your availability
35p per mile mileage
From £13.78 inclusive of holiday pay + weekend enhancements
Paid travel time, £200 refer-a-friend scheme, company pension.
Flexible working patterns, 28 days holiday (pro-rata), free uniform and PPE.
Paid training, ongoing career development, and a smartphone app for daily tasks and pay.
On-call support, birthday off, Blue Light Discount Card, wellness hub, and employee assistance program.
£400 welcome bonus.
FAST TRACK YOUR APPLICATON
We can have you working within a week!
If you are an experienced carer and hold the following certificates, please speak to your dedicated recruiter who can fast track your application and you could be earning within a week
· Care certificate
· Moving and Handling practical or Welsh M&H passport – within the last 12 months
· Medication administration practical – within the last 12 months
· Portable enhanced adult DBS
About the role
What We’re Looking For:
Kind and caring individuals committed to making a difference.
Willingness to learn and undergo training.
Good written and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Calm under pressure, able to follow good hygiene standards, and flexible to work alternate weekends.
Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
About Abicare:
We provide daily and live-in care, integrating innovative technology to enhance service delivery. Registered with CQC and CIW, we work closely with local health authorities and NHS commissioners.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Abicare!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Good written and communication skills.
- Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Good spoken English
Healthcare Assistant - Homecare
Abicare is a home care services agency providing highly-trained carers across the UK, including live-in care and visiting care services.
Explore our care services to find out more about the tailored care Abicare offers or read on to find out how you can begin a meaningful career within the Abicare team.