Compassionate Home Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts

Care South; Verwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Enhanced rate on Bank Holidays

40p per mile mileage allowance

Online/retail discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff association

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Care South is hiring Home Care Assistants in the Bournemouth area (Ferndown and Verwood) to provide compassionate care in clients’ homes. You will receive comprehensive training, and the role includes paid travel time and a generous 40p per mile mileage allowance. A driving licence is essential and you must be able to cover flexible shifts, including weekends.

The role supports individuals to stay independent, with ongoing development opportunities and a friendly, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexible in the hours you can work and ability to work every other weekend.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or prepared to undertake one.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• No Visa Sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Provide high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent.
• Support clients to build confidence and maintain independence.
• Ensure clients receive dignified care and respect.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as hygiene, toileting and dressing.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Team player

DBS check

Job description

Care South is hiring Home Care Assistants in the Bournemouth area (Ferndown and Verwood) to provide compassionate care in clients’ homes. You will receive comprehensive training, and the role includes paid travel time and a generous 40p per mile mileage allowance. A driving licence is essential and you must be able to cover flexible shifts, including weekends.

The role supports individuals to stay independent, with ongoing development opportunities and a friendly, supportive team environment.