Community Care Worker - Weekends, Female Driver

SCA Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking a kind-hearted Community Care Worker for weekend shifts across Southampton. Candidates need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and daily routines, encouraging independence, and providing companionship. You will join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in people’s lives. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

From £12.21 per hour

Paid Travel time

45p mileage reimbursement

6 weeks paid holiday

Fully paid training

Guaranteed hours available

Enhanced pay for qualifications

Free branded workwear

Excellent Refer a Friend bonus

Blue Light Card

Discounts in major stores

Employer contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Access to own car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence and supporting with daily routines.
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Helping with household tasks and joining in everyday activities.
• Providing companionship, laughter, and emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Driving skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

Community Care Worker - Weekends

Join Our Caring Community as a Home Care Support Worker (Drivers Needed)

Make a real difference in peoples lives, every single day.

At Social Care in Action (SCA Care), we’re proud to support individuals across the Southampton area to live safely, independently, and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes.

We’re looking for kind-hearted, reliable drivers who want to make a positive impact in their local community. Whether you prefer working independently or as part of a team, we have flexible roles that could be perfect for you.

Why Join Us?

Feel Good About What You Do

Every day, you’ll be improving lives and making genuine connections.

Use Your Driving Skills for Good

Travel across Central, East, and West Southampton while supporting those who need it most.

Flexible Hours That Work Around You

Enjoy the convenience of weekend shifts (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) or the option of split weekend shifts (7:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM), designed to suit your schedule.

Be Part of a Friendly, Supportive Team

You’ll never feel alone. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that’s always here to help.

About You

You don’t need formal qualifications

Just empathy, enthusiasm, and a can‑do attitude. If you bring the right values, we’ll provide all the training and support you need. Experience is a bonus, but not a requirement.

You must have:

• A full, valid UK driving licence
• Access to your own car with business insurance

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day is different

But your core focus will be helping people live fulfilling, independent lives. That could include:

• Encouraging independence and supporting with daily routines
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and medication
• Helping with household tasks and joining in everyday activities
• Providing companionship, laughter, and emotional support

You’ll be helping people not just live, but thrive.

What We Offer You

• From £12.21 per hour
• Paid Travel time - £12.21 per hour
• 45p mileage reimbursement
• Paid day off on your birthday … so you can relax
• 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid training & career development opportunities
• Guaranteed hours available, if that’s what you would like
• Enhanced pay for Level 2+ care qualifications
• Free branded workwear and lanyard
• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Discounts in major stores
• Employer contributory pension scheme

About SCA Care

We’re more than just a care provider

We’re a social enterprise with a heart. We believe in investing in our people, offering genuine career development, and creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported.

When you thrive, we thrive.

Important Info

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.

SCA is based and operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will not be able to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work, do not hold a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle or candidates who do not currently reside within the local area.

SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

Due to the high number of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within one week, unfortunately, this means your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Genuine occupational requirement under part 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.