Care Assistant - Community Driver

Medical Update Online; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid induction training

Free uniform

Pool cars

Ongoing training and career progress

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Charmes Care, part of the First City Care Group, seeks Community Care Workers (Drivers) across the Isle of Wight to help clients live safely at home. You’ll receive full training and support, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred care in familiar surroundings.

Roles include driving, home visits, and coordination with the care team; benefits include guaranteed hours, paid induction, free uniform, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own reliable vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs.
• Support clients with daily routines in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care and mobility, including medication support.
• Prepare meals and light household tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Own reliable vehicle

Compassionate care

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in your local community?

Charmes Care, part of the First City Care Group, is recruiting compassionate and reliable Community Care Workers (Drivers) to support people across the Isle of Wight to live safely and independently in their own homes.

Whether you're an experienced care professional, have supported a loved one, or are completely new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What matters most? Your compassion, commitment, and desire to make a positive difference.

Areas Covered

East Cowes, Wootton, Binstead, Ryde, Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, and Brading

(Not inclusive of all the areas we cover)

Your Role

You'll provide person-centred care and support tailored to each individual's needs, including:

• Supporting clients with daily routines in their own homes
• Personal care (bathing, showering, continence care)
• Assisting with mobility and medication
• Preparing meals and light household tasks
• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice

This role is about more than tasks it’s about building trust, offering companionship, and helping people live comfortably in their own homes.

Pay:

13.93 per hour + 44p mileage reimbursement

• Full-time
• Part-time

Shifts include:

• Morning: 7:00am - 2:30pm
• Evening: 2:30pm - 11:00pm
• Teas & Bed: 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and some weekends is required.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UK

Why Join First City Nursing & Care?

We are a well-established, family-run care provider with a strong local reputation. We value our care staff and offer:

• Guaranteed hours (subject to terms)
• Paid induction training and shadowing shifts
• Free uniform
• Access to pool cars (subject to availability)
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured

Hear from Our Team

"Working here is incredibly fulfilling. I love helping people in their daily lives."
"The flexibility and support from the team make a big difference."

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and successful completion of training.