Care Assistant

Altogether Care Llp; Axminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Axminster is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant. The ideal candidate will provide support and assist individuals in their homes, empowering them to live independently. Responsibilities include personal care and fostering positive relationships with clients. Competitive salary (£13.30 to £14.10 per hour) and permanent contract available. Driving license and access to a vehicle are required.

Benefits

Welcome bonus via referral scheme

Fully funded training

Good mileage allowance

Wellbeing support and events

Company pension scheme

Staff appreciation incentives

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Location: Altogether Care, Axminster Area

Role: Care Assistant - Drivers Only

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first. Join us as a Domiciliary Care Assistant and become part of our growing family. Enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours.

We are recruiting compassionate, naturally caring individuals who genuinely want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We want to recruit the best people, and you will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to hundreds of eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Established family-run business, not an agency
• Work available in your community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package (travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self-affirmation and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; rewards and recognition with thoughtful gifts

About the role

Whether you’re new to social care or an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant with us you will:

• Support and assist people in their own home to live as independently as possible
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choices
• Provide support with personal care
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for
• Help people participate in daily living tasks and activities
• Assist with health care and personal appointments
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care’s values
• Implement and follow safe working practices
• The location of the advertised role may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided

Altogether Care is a family-run care provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many management roles promoted internally, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Required Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to own vehicle

Desired Criteria

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October, 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: From £13.30 per hour to £14.10 per hour