Care assistant/Support worker/Driver

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated care assistants to join their team in Abingdon. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients with complex needs, providing essential support in a home environment. With flexible shift patterns, comprehensive training, and a focus on personal development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and the chance to work closely with clients, ensuring they receive the best care possible. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Wellbeing Support Line

Retail Rewards & Savings

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is preferable but not mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for clients with complex needs in their homes.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Care Experience

Job description

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Care assistant/Support worker/Driver, Abingdon

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Location:

Abingdon, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to help others lead a more fulfilling life? Are you interested in learning new skills? Are you looking for consistent work in care, where you can choose your regular shift pattern with minimal travel?

At HFH Healthcare we meet the growing need for complex care by providing specialist nurse-led services to adults & children in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, working in partnership with NHS Continuing Healthcare teams, our enhanced level of specialist clinical support, enables people to remain at home even when the level of healthcare required is highly complex.

We deliver care 24-hour a day, 365 days a year.

Male 29yrs old client diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy tracheostomy, secretion management, enteral feeding.

Job Description:

We are recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable carers for day and night shifts, including weekends, within Abingdon area.

12 hours night shift

6 months of previous care experience is preferable however full training, supervision and support is given to all successful candidates.

About the team:

To be excellent communicators

To have a highly professional approach to care

Calm, reassuring personalities

The ability to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of support

Our carer development centre comprises of interview and training rooms, and specialist and fully equipped skills labs for bespoke training to cover a wide range of client-specific needs, including:

• Tracheostomy care
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Cough assist
• Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Oxygen therapy and monitoring
• Enteral feeding
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Behaviours which challenge
• Complex moving and positioning

What HFH offers:

• Candidate career focus - the satisfaction and safety of our team is our priority.
• Fast track carer onboarding process. Full support with documents, getting you ready to work sooner!
• Consistent volume of work and choice of working patterns.
• Choice of working with children and adults.
• Free specialist clinical training for complex care, bespoke onsite and in-house development with continuous clinical support.
• Continuous professional progression.
• 24-hour support from our dedicated and efficient clinical and operational teams.
• No mandatory uniform requirements

What HFH offers:

• Hourly pay rates range between £14 - 17.93 p/hr*.
• Typically, our client base requires ongoing care, 24 hours a day, and benefit from the continuity of a small core team of regular care staff.
• Our specialist carers work with one client per shift and do not travel between multiple homes. The average shift is duration 12hrs.
• Where possible we will offer you work to meet your availability and as a guide, the average carer works three shifts (36hrs) per week for us and earns £500 - 555 p/wk*.
• The regular working patterns that our clients require mean this three day a week work pattern equates to an average annual income of between £26,200 - £28,950*.
• We employ all staff directly and manage all aspects of your pay via PAYE, rather than Limited Company or Self-employed status. This removes the need for you employ third party companies or calculate your own tax. PAYE also protects you from breaching IR35 tax regulations.

*Please note: This dependant of their shift pattern (days/nights/weekends) and these rates shown are inclusive of holiday pay which is accumulated per hour worked.

Benefits of working for HFH:

• Excellent rates of pay- PAYE, no additional third-party administration.
• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
• Paid holiday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme for employees. £150 for carers, £500 for Registered Nurses
• Free confidential wellbeing and support telephone line
• Retail rewards & savings via the Blue Light Card scheme

Requirements:

• You must be over 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Flexibility on travel - some shifts may require you to drive or have access to public transport
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration

Please be aware - We do not hold a UK Sponsor Licence, so we are unable to consider applicants from overseas wishing to be sponsored who do not otherwise have the right to work in the UK.