Care Assistant
Care Assistant
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have permission to work in the UK.
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.
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.
We are looking for Care Assistants in Westbury and the surrounding areas, including Trowbridge, Warminster, Frome, Melksham and Bradford-on-Avon.
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.
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 available:
Full-time
Part-time
Morning shifts
Evening shifts
Weekend availability
Typical care calls may begin from around 7 am.
We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is essential for this role.
Are you....
Caring and compassionate?
Reliable and professional?
Comfortable working independently?
Looking for a rewarding career in care?
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.
Full training provided.
Essential Requirements
Right to work in the UK
Ability to travel between clients within the community
Full UK driving licence preferred in most areas
Access to a vehicle is preferred in most areas
Good communication skills
Positive and patient approach
What We Offer
£14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
Paid induction & training
Paid travel time between care calls
35p per mile contribution
£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
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, apply today and join us at Abicare!
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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
