Care Assistant

Abicare; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with holiday pay

Paid induction & training

Paid travel time between care calls

35p per mile contribution

Welcome bonus

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing local team support

Career progression opportunities

Shadow shifts & ongoing development

Care Certificate training support

Job summary

Abicare is hiring Community Healthcare Assistants in Abergavenny and surrounding areas. The role involves providing high-quality domiciliary care including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and dementia support within clients' homes.

We offer flexible full- and part-time shifts, paid travel time between visits, and mileage contribution. Full training is provided, and prior care experience is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence preferred in most areas
• Access to a vehicle is preferred in most areas
• Good communication skills
• Positive and patient approach

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Dementia support
• Assisting with daily living
• Promoting independence and well-being
• Travelling between clients in the community

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Reliable & professional

Independent worker

Job description

Job Description

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 Abergavenny and the surrounding areas, including Crickhowell, Gilwern, Govilon, Llanfoist and Raglan.

About The Role

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes.

• 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

• Competitive hourly pay, inclusive of holiday pay
• Paid induction & training
• Paid travel time between care calls
• 35p per mile contribution
• Welcome bonus
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing support from a friendly local team
• Career progression opportunities
• Shadow shifts and ongoing development
• Support towards Care Certificate training