Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A caregiver service provider in Chesham is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to provide personalized care and support. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, medication, and companionship. Flexibility in hours is essential, and drivers are required. The position offers excellent pay, bonuses, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. Join a team that values your contribution and provides the best care to clients.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Rewarding referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Travel expenses of 45p per mile

NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Must be a driver with access to a car.
• Availability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care during home visits.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and companionship.
• Support mobility and transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Kindness

Respect

Trust

Job description

Care assistant – Full time and part time hours available: mornings, evenings and weekend availability. Chesham and surrounding areas

Location: Amersham, Marlow, Beaconsfield, The Chalfont’s, Wendover, Great Missenden & surrounding areas

Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available (mornings, evenings, and weekends)

The Role

Are you a compassionate person looking for a career where your wellbeing is genuinely valued and you're empowered to make a real difference? Look no further!

We're seeking Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our 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 £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: 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: Must be flexible to work at least one of the following shifts: 07:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00, or 18:00–22:00
• 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.