Community Care Worker

Dorothy House; Bradford-on-Avon, Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days + bank holidays

Mileage paid (55p/mile)

Pension with Life Assurance

Colleague discount

Job summary

Dorothy House Hospice is recruiting Community Care Workers for our Hospice at Home service. Role involves compassionate, personalised care at patients' homes within our catchment area. Full training provided, no prior care experience required, and a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.

Shifts cover day and overnight care across a 365-day year, with mileage paid and full shift compensation. Permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• No health or social care experience required, though care background is an advantage.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing/showering, and manage bodily fluids as required.
• Offer emotional support to patients and their families with dignity and respect.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a Senior Care Worker.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Driver's license

Job description

COMMUNITY CARE WORKER

Band 3 | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata + unsociable hour enhancements

Both Full Time & Part time opportunities available

Location: Community-based

Paid per shift, not per minute. We pay for your full shift, rather than separate contact and travel time, giving you greater certainty over your earnings. Mileage is paid in addition to your shift rate.

Our Hospice at Home service provides packages of care to help people remain at home in the later stages of their life. Full training provided and no experience needed!

If you are a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding new challenge, or perhaps looking to start a carer in care, then this is for you!

WHERE WILL I BE WORKING?

Our carers are community based and will occasionally work at our Winsley Hospice. This means that you will be expected to travel anywhere within our geographical catchment area, so access to your own vehicle is essential. (You will be reimbursed for your mileage at our agreed rate.)

Where possible, we try to keep you working in your local area, however, this is not always possible so a degree of flexibility is sometimes needed. We provide care both across the day and overnight 365 days a year.

We are currently recruiting for Day Carers who can work shifts that cover our 07:00 - 22:00 care needs, including alternate weekends.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service
• Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
• Pension with Life Assurance.
• Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.
• 55p per mile for work travel.
• Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

We are currently looking for Community Carer Workers to join our fantastic Hospice at Home team.

Our Dorothy House Hospice at Home team are committed to providing compassionate and personalised care to support anyone in the community requiring End of Life care in their own home.

As a carer you will be expected to undertake all aspects of personal care (this can include washing/showering patients, managing bodily fluids including catheters and stomas and providing care after death) as well as provide emotional care and support to the patient and their family, treating them with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.

Here at Dorothy House, we are proud to have our Tulip Certificate, one of the most successful and leading training programmes in the industry. You will be provided with full training and will have constant support from our incredible team while working with us.

You will work as part of a multi professional team to deliver care to our high standard, working under the direct leadership and supervision of a Senior Care worker.

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

ABOUT YOU

No health or social care experience needed! Although any previous experience of working in care would be an advantage. We are happy to consider anyone from any background, so long as they can demonstrate empathy and compassion with the passion to learn and develop.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be able to provide an existing proof of right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Although any previous experience of working in care would be an advantage. We are happy to consider anyone from any background, so long as they can demonstrate empathy and compassion with the passion to learn and develop.
• Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle.

Experience

Essential

• Here at Dorothy House, we are proud to have our Tulip Certificate, one of the most successful and leading training programmes in the industry. You will be provided with full training and will have constant support from our incredible team while working with us.
• You will work as part of a multi professional team to deliver care to our high standard, working under the direct leadership and supervision of a Senior Care worker.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: Dorothy House Hospice
• Address: Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DR, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

• Recruitment Manager
• Recruitment Team
• [e-mail]
• 01225722988

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: WEBREC1000584
• Job locations: Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DR, United Kingdom