Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday

Paid induction & training

Travel time between care calls

Mileage contribution

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

28 days holiday pay

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing local team support

Career progression opportunities

Shadow shifts

Care Certificate training

Job summary

Abicare is seeking Care Assistants to provide high-quality domiciliary care in and around Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster, Frome, Melksham and Bradford-on-Avon. The role covers personal care, companionship and support across flexible full- or part-time shifts, with travel between clients and training provided.

Experience in care is welcome but not essential; visas sponsorship is not available, and you must have permission to work in the UK. Full training given and ongoing local team support.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

Care Assistant

Full & Part Time – Abicare Homecare

We are looking for Care Assistants in Trowbridge and the surrounding areas, including Westbury, Warminster, Frome, Melksham and Bradford-on-Avon.

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.

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

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have permission to work in the UK.

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About the role

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.

Are you

• Caring and compassionate?
• Reliable and professional?
• Comfortable working independently?
• Looking for a rewarding career in care?

Whether you already have experience as a:

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Domiciliary Carer
• Community Carer

or are completely new to care, we would love to hear from you.

Full training provided.

Essential Requirements

• 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

What we offer

• £14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• Paid induction & training
• Paid travel time between care calls
• 35p per mile contribution
• £400 welcome bonus
• £200 refer-a-friend scheme
• 28 days holiday pay (pro-rata)
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing support from a friendly local team
• Career progression opportunities
• Shadow shifts and ongoing development
• Support towards Care Certificate training

About the company

Abicare is a home care services agency providing highly-trained carers across the UK, including live-in care and visiting care services.

Explore our care services to find out more about the tailored care Abicare offers or read on to find out how you can begin a meaningful career within the Abicare team.

Required Criteria

• 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)

Skills you'll need

• Adaptability to Change
• Providing Care
• Empathy