Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Induction & training

Travel time paid

Mileage allowance

Welcome bonus

Flexible shifts

Local team support

Career progression

Shadow shifts

Care Certificate training

Job summary

Abicare in the United Kingdom is seeking Community Healthcare Assistants to provide domiciliary care in clients' homes across Chepstow and surrounding areas. You will perform personal care, medication support, companionship and meal prep, promoting independence and well-being.

The role offers flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, mornings, evenings, weekends) with early starts around 7 am; travel between clients is required. A driving licence is preferred in most areas, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate disposition.
• Reliable and professional behavior.
• Willingness to travel between clients in the community.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Dementia support
• Assisting with daily living
• Promoting independence and well-being
• Travelling between clients in the community

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Able to travel

Job description

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes. Your role may include:

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Dementia support
• Assisting with daily living
• Promoting independence and well-being
• Travelling between clients in the community

This is a community-based role where no two days are the same.

Working Hours Flexible shifts available:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Morning shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend availability

Typical care calls may begin from around 7 am. We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is essential for this role.

Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Community Carer, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Practitioner is welcomed but not essential.

• Caring and compassionate?
• Reliable and professional?
• Comfortable working independently?
• Looking for a rewarding career in care?
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel between clients within the community
• Full UK driving licence preferred in most areas
• Access to a vehicle is preferred in most areas
• Good communication skills
• Positive and patient approach, Ability to work independently within the community
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
• Comfortable travelling between client visits throughout the day

Desired criteria

Previous care experience (not essential)

At Abicare, we're looking for reliable, caring people who genuinely want to make a difference in their local community.

This role can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have. Many of our carers have stayed with us for years because they feel supported, valued, and know their work matters.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, inclusive of holiday pay
• Paid induction & training
• Paid travel time between care calls
• 35p per mile contribution
• Welcome bonus
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing support from a friendly local team
• Career progression opportunities
• Shadow shifts and ongoing development
• Support towards Care Certificate training