Care Assistant
Care Assistant
Full & Part Time – Abicare Homecare
£14.24 per hour + PAID travel time between care calls
With Abicare, your travel time between clients is paid. This means you are not only paid for the time you spend providing care in a client’s home – you are also paid for your working time travelling between care visits.
Plus 35p per mile for drivers.
At Abicare, we’re looking for reliable, caring people who genuinely want to make a difference in their local community as we grow our Homecare services across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
This role can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have.
Many of our carers have stayed with us for years because they feel supported, valued and know their work matters.
Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Community Carer, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Practitioner is welcomed but not essential.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must already have permission to work in the UK.
£50 AUGUST WELCOME BONUS
Join Abicare this August and receive a £50 Welcome Bonus when you successfully complete all required training and are confirmed as hired.
This is in addition to our existing longer-term Welcome Bonus scheme. Terms & conditions apply. August campaign only.
We are looking for Care Assistants across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including Kinson, Highcliffe, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood and surrounding areas.
About this role
As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes across the BCP area.
Your role may include:
Personal care
Medication support
Companionship
Meal preparation
Dementia support
Assisting with daily living
Promoting independence and well-being
Travelling between clients in the community
This is a community-based role where no two days are the same.
Working Hours
Flexible shifts are available:
Full-time
Part-time
Morning shifts
Evening shifts
Weekend availability
Typical care calls may begin from around 7am.
We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is important. Applicants should ideally be available for alternate weekends and some evening work.
Are You
Caring and compassionate?
Reliable and professional?
Comfortable working independently?
Looking for a rewarding career in care?
Happy working within your local community?
Whether you already have experience as a:
Care Assistant
Support Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Domiciliary Carer
Community Carer
or are completely new to care, we would love to hear from you.
Drivers Particularly Welcomed
As this is a community-based role, drivers with a full UK driving licence and access to a car are particularly encouraged to apply.
We may also have opportunities for non-drivers/walkers in suitable local areas, depending on available care packages.
Essential Requirements
Right to work in the UK
Ability to travel between clients within the community
Good communication skills
A positive, patient and caring approach
Flexibility around care-call requirements
What We Offer
£14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
Paid travel time between care calls
35p per mile contribution
Paid induction & training
£400 Welcome Bonus
£200 Refer-a-Friend scheme
Flexible working patterns
Ongoing support from a friendly local team
Career progression opportunities
Full training
Shadow shifts and ongoing development
Support towards Care Certificate training
Why Abicare?
When comparing homecare roles, it’s important to look beyond the headline hourly rate.
At Abicare, travel time between your care visits is paid, giving you a clear and transparent rate across your working time in the community.
Apply today and become part of Abicare as we grow our services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- Ability to work independently within the community
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
- Comfortable travelling between client visits throughout the day
Desired criteria
- Previous care experience (not essential)
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Adaptability to Change
Providing Care
Empathy
