Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care (Chippenham & Surrounding Areas)

Blue Arch homecare (Chippenham); Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing domiciliary care provider in Chippenham is seeking Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care independently. The role includes supporting daily living tasks, implementing care plans, and requiring a full UK driving licence. The company offers competitive pay, paid training, a supportive team culture, and flexible hours. Applicants should have previous experience in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a caring attitude. Shift availability for mornings, evenings, and weekends is essential.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training and development

Free enhanced DBS

Mileage allowance

Supportive team culture and 1-to-1 mentoring

Flexible hours

Blue Light Card access

Referral bonus scheme

Birthday bonus

Career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domiciliary care or health & social care is essential.
• Full UK working rights.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car.
• Solid understanding of care plans and safe care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support with daily living tasks e.g., personal care.
• Follow and implement individualised care plans accurately.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Drive clients to appointments or social activities when required.
• Maintain accurate notes and records through our electronic care system.
• Attend training sessions and contribute to team meetings.

Skills

Strong IT skills for electronic care records

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Professional, dependable

Supportive attitude

Job description

Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care (Chippenham & Surrounding Areas)

Blue Arch Homecare is looking for skilled, reliable, and experienced care professionals to join our growing domiciliary care team in Chippenham. We are seeking individuals who are confident, competent, and able to deliver high-quality care independently.

About Us:

We are a values-driven homecare provider committed to delivering person-centred support with dignity and respect. As we expand in Chippenham, we are looking for experienced carers who take pride in their work and want to make a genuine difference.

Duties:

• Provide high-quality support with daily living tasks, including personal care, medication, dressing, meal preparation and mobility
• Follow and implement individualised care plans accurately
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals
• Drive clients to appointments or social activities when required
• Maintain accurate notes and records through our electronic care system
• Attend training sessions and contribute to team meetings

Requirements:

• Strong IT skills for electronic care records
• Previous experience in domiciliary care or health & social care is essential
• Full UK working rights – we are not able to offer sponsorship
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car
• Solid understanding of care plans and safe care delivery
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Professional, dependable, and able to work independently with confidence
• A genuinely caring, supportive attitude

You could be working:

• Mornings: 07:00–15:00
• Evenings: 15:00–22:30
• Nights: 22:30–07:00

Alternate weekend availability is required to ensure continuity of care for our service users.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training and development
• Free enhanced DBS
• Mileage allowance
• Supportive team culture and 1-to-1 mentoring
• Flexible hours (part-time/full-time/mornings/evenings/weekends)
• Blue Light Card access (enjoy discounts with hundreds of well-known brands)
• Referral bonus scheme
• Birthday bonus
• Career progression

If you are an experienced carer and want to join a committed, growing team in Chippenham, we would be very happy to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2025

Expected start date: 19/12/2025