Care Assistant (Car Driver Essential) (Adult Social Care)

Radfield Home Care; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Peterborough is seeking a part-time Care Assistant (Car Driver Essential) to provide in-home care services including personal care and medication support. Candidates should be physically fit and possess good communication skills. Flexibility in working hours is required, with a base salary of £12.75 to £13.50 per hour, plus paid travel. This role does not offer remote working options.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible working patterns

5.6 weeks paid holidays

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Physically and mentally able to cope with domiciliary care demands.
• Able to work regular weekends and participate in stand-by carer rota.
• Previous experience in care profession is a plus, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care including personal care and medication support.
• Travel between client locations for organized runs.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with the line manager.

Skills

Physically able to cope with domiciliary care demands

Good communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Caring and patient

Active team player

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Car Driver Essential) (Adult Social Care) – Permanent, part time role with Radfield Home Care, serving Stamford, Peterborough & Rutland. This position involves providing community-based care to help people live independently, including personal care, household tasks, medication support and companionship calls. Driving is essential as you will operate a company vehicle to travel between client locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of in-home care including personal care, household tasks, medication support and companionship.
• Travel between client locations as part of organised geographical runs.
• Adhere to service plans, maintain accurate records, and communicate with the line manager.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £12.75 to £13.50 per hour
• Plus paid travel: 40p per mile
• Paid training
• DBS paid
• 5.6 weeks paid holidays
• Accredited Living Wage employer
• Flexible working patterns
• Organised geographical runs
• Regular 1:1 supervision meetings with your line manager
• Opportunities to develop within your career
• Supportive and friendly management team
• Health, safety and well-being commitment

Location, Hours & Requirements

• Location: Peterborough, Eastern England (covering Stamford, Peterborough & Rutland)
• Hours: Part time
• Job type: Permanent
• Remote working: On-site only
• Closing date: 25 October 2025
• Driving licence and access to your own car are essential

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• Physically able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care (moving, lifting, bending, stairs, etc.)
• Mentally able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care, including dealing with bereavement and challenging behaviour
• Able to work regular weekends (either 4 sessions on alternate weekends or 2 sessions every weekend)
• Participation in the stand-by carer rota
• Self-motivated, organised and flexible
• Caring, patient and sensitive to others’ needs
• Active team player and able to work on own initiative
• Good communication skills

Desired:

• Previous experience in the care profession; qualifications are desirable but training and qualifications can be provided to staff with no prior care experience

Our staff are our priority and we are committed to supporting them.