Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid induction & training

Paid travel time between care calls

35p per mile contribution

Welcome bonus

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing support from a friendly local팀

Career progression opportunities

Shadow shifts and ongoing development

Support towards Care Certificate

Job summary

Abicare is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality domiciliary care in clients’ homes.

The role includes personal care, medication support, companionship, meal prep and dementia support, with travel between clients and flexible shifts. Full-time or part-time options, morning/evening/weekend availability. Full training provided.

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.

Skills

Adaptability to Change

Providing Care

Empathy

Job description

Care Assistant

Full & Part Time – Abicare Homecare

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.

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

• 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

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