Care assistant

Ashridge Home Care; Chalfont St Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent home care service based in Chalfont St Peter is seeking a compassionate domiciliary carer assistant. The role involves providing high-quality care to clients in their homes, including personal care and companionship. Applicants must be drivers with a valid license and a caring attitude. This position offers excellent pay and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Rewarding bonuses

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

NEST pension

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and access to your own car.
• Previous professional care experience is helpful but not required.
• Flexibility to work at different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care during home visits.
• Administer medication and assist with household tasks.
• Transport clients to appointments and social activities.

Skills

Compassion

Driving

Flexibility

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. You must be a driver with use of a car to serve clients in rural areas not accessible by public transport and you must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Why join us

Our mission is to provide the care we’d want for our own loved ones, helping people stay safe and happy in the homes and communities they love. We’re a highly respected team that prioritises wellbeing and empowers you to make a real difference. We’re rated outstanding for Caring by the CQC, reflecting our commitment to nurturing our carers and celebrating every success.

Why you’ll love being part of our team

• Excellent pay: £14.50 weekdays and £16.50 weekends, with double pay on bank holidays
• Rewarding bonuses: up to £400 for every friend you refer
• 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
• Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme
• Award-winning culture: 5-star culture and management (Indeed) and recognition for live-in care expertise (Home Care Awards)
• Benefits package: paid holidays, travel expenses of 45p per mile, NEST pension, 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 may 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 live in rural areas not accessible by public transport
• Previous professional care experience is helpful but not required; roles such as domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, or personal healthcare assistant illustrate the type of experience valued, but a passion for care is key
• Flexibility to work at least one of the following shifts: 07:00 – 11:00, 07:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00, or 18:00 – 22:00 (clients available 07:00–22:00)

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