Care Assistant - Guildford | Woking

Trinityhomecaregroup; Ewell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid between clients

Mileage paid between visits

Full induction and training

28 days' annual leave pro rata

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Trinity Homecare is seeking a Care Assistant to cover Guildford & Woking, with a driver required. You’ll earn £13.80–£16.00 per hour (weekdays vs weekends) and travel time between clients is paid.

Mileage is reimbursed and full induction and ongoing training are provided. Join a team that supports people to stay safe and independent at home, with flexible hours across mornings, evenings and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• DBS checks and references required.
• Weekday mornings/evenings and alternate weekends availability.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s care plan with dignity and respect.
• Provide personal care, mobility support and companionship.
• Assist with meals, feeding where needed, and medications as trained.
• Travel between clients, maintain accurate care records and report changes promptly.
• Maintain training and comply with company procedures and care plans.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Compassion

Respect

Reliability

Job description

About The Role

Care Assistant - Guildford & Woking - Driver Required

£13.80-£15.00 per hour weekdays | £14.80-£16.00 per hour weekends
Paid travel time between clients, plus mileage

Help people in Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. Join Trinity Homecare as a visiting Care Assistant, providing personal care, practical support and companionship.

Previous professional care experience is welcome but isn't essential. We provide induction, training and ongoing support.

Before you apply

• You must hold a valid driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK and have access to your own vehicle.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• Hours are not guaranteed. Available work depends on client needs and how your availability matches the care required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Your availability and working area

We're looking for carers available on weekday mornings and/or evenings, plus alternate weekends covering both Saturday and Sunday.

You'll visit clients across Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas. You must be confident driving between clients and comfortable travelling across this area.

We'll discuss your availability, current care needs and the travel involved during recruitment.

What you'll do

You'll follow each client's individual care plan, supporting their choices and treating them with dignity and respect.

Most clients require personal care. Your duties may include:

• Helping with washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Supporting clients to get up, prepare for their day and settle into bed.
• Helping with mobility and using moving and handling equipment in line with training and care plans.
• Preparing meals and supporting clients with eating where needed.
• Supporting prescribed medication in line with training, company procedures and care plans.
• Providing companionship and helping clients enjoy hobbies and activities.
• Shopping, light cleaning, laundry and other household tasks.
• Accompanying or driving clients to appointments and activities.

You'll also maintain accurate care and medication records, report changes or concerns promptly to the care team, and keep your required training up to date.

What you'll bring

• Kindness, patience, compassion and respect for others.
• Reliability and commitment to the people who depend on your visits.
• Good spoken and written English to communicate clearly and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence working independently, following care plans and asking for support when needed.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to individual clients' needs.

Your pay and benefits

• Weekdays: £13.80-£15.00 per hour.
• Weekends: £14.80-£16.00 per hour.
• Travel time between clients: paid at £13.80 per hour.
• Mileage paid between client visits.
• Full induction, ongoing training and development.
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• 28 days' annual leave, pro rata.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £350, subject to scheme terms.

About Us

For 30 years, Trinity Homecare has been supporting people to live safely and independently in the place they know best - their own home.

We're proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and to have built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care.

When you join Trinity Homecare, you'll receive the training, support and ongoing development you need to provide great care with confidence. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the sector, you'll be joining a team that takes the quality of the care we provide and the people who provide it seriously.