Care assistant

Ashridge Home Care; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading domiciliary care provider is seeking compassionate domiciliary carer assistants to join their team in Chalfont. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered care during home visits and requires a driver's license and flexibility to work various shifts. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and a commitment to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Excellent pay: £14.50–£16.50 per hour

Bonuses up to £400 for referrals

Ongoing support for diplomas in care

Paid holidays and travel expenses

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and access to your own car.
• Passion for care, previous experience is not mandatory.
• Flexibility to work various shifts between 07:00 – 22:00.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care during home visits.
• Administer medication safely.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with household tasks and light gardening.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Overview

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

Benefits

• 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\'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.