Care assistant

Ashridge Home Care; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care service in Beaconsfield is seeking domiciliary carer assistants to join their team. Candidates must be compassionate and possess a valid driver's license and car to provide high-quality, person-centred care. Flexible working hours are necessary as client visits can occur from 07:00 to 22:00, with home care tasks including personal hygiene support, medication administration, and meal preparation. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay: £14.50 weekdays and £16.50 weekends

Rewarding bonuses for referrals

Paid induction and ongoing support

Dedicated support from a care manager

Employee Assistance Programme

Client referral scheme

Travel expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to a car.
• Passion for care is essential; prior experience is advantageous.
• Flexibility in working hours required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Administer medication safely.
• Prepare nutritious meals.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with household tasks.
• Run errands for clients.
• Support clients in mobility and transfers.
• Transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility to work various shifts

Personal care

Medication administration

Cooking

Mobility support

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for domiciliary carer assistants to join our visiting care team, providing high-quality, person-centred care in Beaconsfield and surrounding areas.

Please note, you must be a driver with use of a car as our clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport. You must also have the right to work in the UK without the use of sponsorship.

Our mission is simple: to provide the kind of care we\'d want for our own loved ones, focusing on helping people stay safe and happy in the homes and communities they love. If you\'re looking to be part of a highly respected team that truly prioritises your wellbeing and empowers you to make a real difference, we\'d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Our carers consistently tell us they feel welcomed, supported, and valued, appreciating our knowledgeable and flexible approach. We\'re proud to be rated \'Outstanding\' for Caring by the CQC, a testament to our commitment to nurturing our carers and celebrating every success, big or small.

Why you\'ll love being part of our team

• Excellent pay: earn £14.50 (weekdays) and £16.50 (weekends), with double pay on bank holidays
• Rewarding bonuses: up to £400 for every friend you refer!
• We you\'re invested in your growth: paid induction, care certificate, and ongoing support for level 2 & 3 diplomas in health and social care
• 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)
• Benefits package including paid holidays, travel expenses of 45p per mile, NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, Blue Light Card

About the role

As an hourly / domiciliary care assistant, you\'ll use your skills and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

You\'ll provide personalised care during home visits, with calls lasting a minimum of one hour to ensure quality support and meaningful connections. Your day might involve a variety of meaningful tasks, such as:

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Safely administering medication
• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with household tasks and light gardening
• Running errands, including collecting prescriptions
• Supporting mobility and transfers
• Transporting clients to appointments and social activities
• Helping with pet care

What you\'ll bring to the role

We\'re looking for compassionate and experienced carers who share our values of trust, compassion, respect, and knowledge. To thrive in this role, you\'ll need:

• A valid driver\'s license and access to your own car – our clients can live in rural areas not accessible by public transport
• Whilst previous professional care experience can be an advantage (e.g. domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, or personal healthcare assistant) it is not a requirement – all you need is a passion for care!
• Our clients need care between 07:00 – 22:00, so you must be flexible to work at least one of the following shifts:
• 07:00 – 11:00
• 07:00 – 15:00
• 16:00 – 22:00
• 18:00 – 22:00

Our clients live in Amersham, Marlow, Beaconsfield, the Chalfont\’s, Wendover, Great Missenden and surrounding areas – so you will need to live near to one of these locations.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship or Certificates of Sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.