Care Assistant

Ashridge Home Care; Chesham; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses 45p per mile

NEST pension scheme

Referral bonus up to £300

Paid holidays

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Ashridge Home Care in Chesham is seeking Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our visiting team, covering Chesham, Wendover, and surrounding areas. This role offers full-time or part-time hours with early mornings, evenings and weekend shifts.

We provide full training, ongoing support, and a comprehensive benefits package including mileage reimbursement, pension, and referral bonuses. You will visit clients at home and help with personal care, meals, and house tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided.
• Ability to travel to client homes in Chesham and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care during home visits (minimum 1 hour per call).
• Assist with personal care, medication, meals, companionship, and household tasks.
• Support mobility and transport clients to appointments; run errands.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Driver

Job description

Full time and part time hours available: morning, evenings and weekend availability. Chesham, Wendover and surrounding areas

Due to increased client demand we are looking for care assistants to join our team supporting clients in the following locations: Chesham, Wendover, Berkhamsted, Amersham, Prestwood, Great Missenden & surrounding areas

Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available

The role: work that works for you

Are you looking for a fulfilling part-time role that fits perfectly around your busy life? We're seeking Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our dedicated visiting team.

Our mission is simple: to deliver the kind of care we'd want for our own loved ones, helping people stay safe and happy in their homes. We are a highly respected, knowledgeable, and supportive team committed to giving our clients, and you, the very best support.

Your skills & our support:

No prior care experience is necessary. If you possess the right kindness, empathy, and values (Trust, Compassion, Respect, and Knowledge), we will provide full, comprehensive training to equip you with all the necessary skills.

As a visiting care assistant, you will:

• Provide personalised care during home visits (minimum 1 hour per call)

• Assist with personal care, medication, meal preparation, companionship, and household tasks

• Support mobility, transport clients to appointments, and run errands

Please note, you must be a driver with use of a car as our clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport.

Why we think you'll love being part of our team:

• Excellent pay: earn £15.10 (weekdays) and £17.20 (weekends), with double pay on bank holidays

• Rewarding bonuses: up to £300 for every friend you refer!

• We’re invested in your growth: comprehensive induction, care certificate, and ongoing support for level 2 & 3 diplomas in health and social care

• Benefits package including paid holidays, travel expenses of 45p per mile, NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, Blue Light Card

• 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)

• Our carers consistently tell us they feel welcomed, supported, and valued, appreciating our knowledgeable and flexible approach

Essential requirements

• Driver with own car: This is essential as clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport

• Availability: You must be able to commit to regular days and times. We have morning, evening and weekend roles currently available

• Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer Visa Sponsorship)

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.