Domiciliary Care Assistants – Farnham

Abbeyfieldweyvalley; Farnham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly individuals in Farnham. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will provide essential support, ensuring clients receive the highest standards of care in their homes. This role emphasizes promoting independence and quality of life through companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily activities. With a strong focus on staff development and a supportive environment, this not-for-profit organization offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Your contributions will be valued and rewarded in a nurturing atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid travel time between care visits

Mentoring scheme

Paid holiday (pro-rata)

Paid ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

Sick pay

Free PPE

Free DBS

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of domiciliary care experience required.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
• Assist with personal care and medication support.

Skills

Domiciliary Care Experience

Companionship Skills

Meal Preparation

Medication Support

Emotional Support

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Pay Rate: £Weekdays: £13.90 per hour (without NVQ) - £Weekdays: £14.67 per hour (with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care)

Domiciliary Care Assistants Needed – Farnham, Surrey

Join our small, established team and make a real difference in the lives of elderly people in the Farnham area. We are a not-for-profit home care service where the personal touch is at the heart of everything we do.

Please Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Why Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society?

At Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, we value, respect, and listen to our staff. If you are passionate about caring for older people and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love for you to join our team. We offer excellent career development opportunities – many of our senior managers have been promoted from within the team. As a charity, the well-being of our residents and staff is at the core of everything we do.

About You:

• Care experience is essential (minimum 1 year of domiciliary care).
• A UK driving licence and your own vehicle are required.
• Up to 30 hours per week.
• Shifts include:
• Early shift: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Late shift: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You will be required to work a combination of early and at least one late shift per week, including alternate weekends, with a mixture of early and late shifts.

Competitive Pay Rates:

Without NVQ:

• Weekdays: £13.90 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £20.86 per hour

With NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care:

• Weekdays: £14.67 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £22.00 per hour

Additional Benefits:

• Paid travel time between care visits.
• Mentoring scheme to help ease you into your role.
• Paid holiday (pro-rata).
• Paid ongoing training and development.
• Career progression within our charity.
• Support from a professional management team.
• Free PPE, free DBS, and free uniform.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, offering discounts on a wide range of products and services.

The Role:

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will visit elderly people in their own homes to ensure they receive the highest standards of care and support. Your role will focus on promoting independence, choice, rights, and quality of life, providing the following services:

• Companionship and emotional support.
• Accompanying individuals when going out of the house.
• Personal care (e.g., assistance with washing and dressing).
• Meal and nutritional support (e.g., food preparation and serving).
• Medication support.

Our carers must always act in a way that promotes the interests of the Society, its staff, and service users.

Application Requirements:

• Clear DBS check and right to work check.
• Two satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Language:

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving licence (required)
• United Kingdom (required)

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Registered Office: Wey Valley House, Mike Hawthorn Drive, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UQ

Registered Charity No.1168173. Company No. 10259078 Housing Association No. H3294

Affiliated to: The National Abbeyfield Society Housing Association H3294