Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in Southampton seeks passionate care assistants to help adults maintain independence at home. No prior social care experience is needed, though candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving license. Key responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and running errands. The role offers a pay range of £15.55 – £15.90 per hour, with various benefits including paid mileage and apprenticeship opportunities.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus

Direct employment benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle.
• Weekend and shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering.
• Help with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Assist with cleaning, cooking, and tidying.
• Run errands like food shopping.

Skills

Companionship provision

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Medication oversight

Home cleaning

Errand running

Job description

Overview

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because life is better at home. We're looking for care assistants passionate about helping others. No prior social care experience required.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
• Weekend availability
• Shift availability: morning shifts from 7am or evening shifts 5pm – 10pm

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment providing holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including Care Certificate and NVQs
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Pay: £15.55 – £15.90 per hour.