Community Care Assistant

Right at Home Solent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Southampton seeks a Community Care Assistant to support clients in living independently at home. The role offers premium hourly rates, flexible working hours, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community. Successful candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and be available for at least 25 hours per week. Training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Premium hourly rates

Paid training

Mileage allowance

Open work culture

Qualifications

• Must be available for early mornings/evenings/alternate weekends.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Motivating clients to get the most out of their day.
• Administering medication.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Promoting independence.
• Housekeeping.
• Meal preparation.
• Taking clients for appointments or outings.

Skills

Friendly and reliable

Ambitious

Job description

Right at Home Solent is aquality home-care provider in the local community. We cover Southampton, Fareham and surrounding areas, and our aim is to support vulnerable adults, older people and their families. Some of our services include, Personal Care Support,Dementia Care, Hospital to Home, Companionship, Outings, and much more.

Right at Home Solent & Southampton is a trusted local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest assets.

Rated Outstanding by CQC and 5

• Employer in the 2025 Workbuzz Survey

Community Care Assistant

Working as a CareGiver with Right at Home Solent is a rewarding and fulfilling role that doesn't feel like work but still comes with a great salary!

We are looking for friendly, reliable, and ambitious people to support our clients to live with dignity and independence in their own home.

What we offer:

• Premium hourly rates £15.91 per hour including holiday.
• Opportunities to progress within a company that genuinely cares about you.
• Paid training, shadowing and mileage allowance as well as increases for weekends and bank holidays.
• Access to a Mental Health First Aider
• An open and honest work culture - your opinion matt ers!

Duties will include:

• Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
• Administering medication
• Assisting with personal care
• Promoting independence
• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Taking Clients for appointments or outings

Requirements:

• Be available for early mornings / evenings / alternate weekends - must be available to work minimum 25 hours per week
• Must hold a full and valid full UK driving licence and have unlimited access to own vehicle - we cannot consider candidates with international and provisional driving licence
• Must have the right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorship, sponsor switch, and additional hours for candidates sponsored by another care company

Apply today and start making a real difference to those around you!

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.