Care Assistant-Car Driver

Tezlom; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Tezlom Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant with a valid driving licence to join our flexible bank shift pool. You will pick up shifts across nursing homes, supporting residents with personal care and mobility while building experience in various care settings.

We value compassionate, patient individuals who can work independently or as part of a team, with DBS and training completed or willing to undergo required compliance processes. Flexible days, nights, weekends and holidays available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant in nursing home or care setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willing to provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Up-to-date DBS and mandatory training certificates, or willingness to complete compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care: washing, dressing, toileting and grooming.
• Support mobility and safe moving in line with care plans.
• Assist with meals and drinks, providing feeding support as needed.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Follow care plans and report changes to senior care team.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses and staff to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Patient & compassionate

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Job Description – Care Assistant (Driver) – Flexible Bank Shifts

Company: Tezlom Healthcare

Job Title: Care Assistant – Driver

Job Overview

Tezlom Healthcare is looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Care Assistants who are able to drive and have access to their own transport to pick up flexible bank shifts in nursing homes

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible working arrangements, allowing you to choose shifts based on your availability while gaining experience across different care settings

The successful candidate will support residents with their daily care needs, promoting their dignity, independence, comfort and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and grooming
• Support residents with mobility, including safe moving and handling in accordance with care plans
• Assist with meals and drinks, providing feeding support where required
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents
• Follow individual care plans and report any changes in residents’ health or wellbeing to the senior care team
• Maintain accurate care records and complete relevant documentation
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety and confidentiality procedures
• Work collaboratively with nurses and other care home staff to provide high-quality care
• Respect residents’ dignity, privacy, choices and independence at all times

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant in a nursing home, care home or similar care setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A caring, patient and professional approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, depending on availability
• Willingness to provide personal care and support residents with a range of care needs
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date mandatory training certificates, or willingness to complete the required compliance process with Tezlom

What We Offer

• Flexible bank shifts to fit around your existing commitments
• The opportunity to choose shifts based on your availability
• Opportunities to work across different nursing home settings
• Support from the Tezlom recruitment and booking teams
• A range of shift opportunities, subject to client requirements and availability

Contract Type

This is a flexible bank / zero-hours position, meaning there are no guaranteed hours of work. You can indicate your availability and accept shifts that suit your schedule, subject to the needs of our clients