Care Assistant

Ashridge Home Care; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

NEST pension

Induction training

Referral bonus

DBS check

Job summary

Ashridge Home Care in Amersham is looking for caring individuals to join our visiting team, helping clients live comfortably at home with support from our office team.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. You must be a driver with your own car, and be available mornings, evenings and weekends. You also need the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Driver with own car is essential as clients live in rural areas.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care during home visits (minimum 1 hour per call).
• Assist with personal care, medication, meal preparation, companionship and household tasks.
• Support mobility, transport clients to appointments and run errands.

Skills

Driver with own car

Empathy

Job description

Full time and part time hours available: morning, evenings and weekend availability. Amersham, Chesham, Great Missenden and surrounding areas

Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available

The Ashridge difference: Outstanding care requires outstanding support.

At Ashridge Home Care, we don’t expect you to deliver premium care in isolation. We match your dedication with an experienced, knowledgeable and highly professional office team that listens, respects your expertise and actively supports you every single day.

We're looking for kind and compassionate individuals to join our visiting care team and help support our clients to live in the place they love the most - their own homes and communities.

As a home care assistant, you will:

• Provide personalised care during home visits (minimum 1 hour per call)
• Assist with personal care, medication, meal preparation, companionship, and household tasks
• Support mobility, transport clients to appointments, and run errands

Your skills & our support:

No prior care experience is necessary. If you possess the right kindness, empathy, and values (Trust, Compassion, Respect, and Knowledge), we will provide full, comprehensive training to equip you with all the necessary skills.

Please note, you must be a driver with use of a car as our clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport.

Why we think you'll love being part of our team:

• Excellent pay: earn £15.10 (weekdays) and £17.20 (weekends), with double pay on bank holidays
• Rewarding bonuses: up to £300 for every friend you refer!
• We’re invested in your growth: comprehensive induction, care certificate, and ongoing support for level 2 & 3 diplomas in health and social care
• Benefits package including paid holidays, travel expenses of 45p per mile, NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, Blue Light Card
• Dedicated support: your own care manager and a friendly office team always ready to help
• Prioritising your well-being: an Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support
• Award-winning culture: join a team rated 5 stars for culture and management (Indeed) and recognised for live-in care expertise (Home Care Awards)
• Our carers consistently tell us they feel welcomed, supported, and valued, appreciating our knowledgeable and flexible approach

Essential requirements

• Driver with own car: This is essential as clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport
• Availability: You must be able to commit to regular days and times. We have morning, evening and weekend roles currently available
• Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer Visa Sponsorship)

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.