Care assistant/Support worker/Driver Abingdon OX14, UK Medical & Healthcare

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate and reliable care assistants to join their dedicated team in Abingdon. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of clients with complex needs, providing essential support in a comfortable home environment. With flexible shift patterns and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their skills while making a difference. Enjoy competitive pay rates and a supportive work culture that prioritizes your career development and well-being.

Benefits

Paid Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Free Clinical Training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Retail Rewards & Savings

24-hour Support

Enhanced Rates for Weekends

No Mandatory Uniform Requirements

Confidential Wellbeing Support

Fast Track Onboarding

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is preferable, but full training is provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for clients with complex needs, including tracheostomy care.
• Work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Care Experience

Teamwork

Education

Care Training

DBS Check

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Care assistant/Support worker/Driver Abingdon OX14, UK Medical & Healthcare, Abingdon

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Location:

Abingdon, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 adults client with tracheostomy, ventilator and a spinal cord injury.

Job Description:

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

12 hours night shift

6 months of previous care experience is preferablehoweverfull 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.

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