Home Care Assistant (Drivers)

Third Hand Healthcare Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in the UK is seeking a Community Home Care Assistant to support adults with daily tasks like personal care and companionship. The role offers competitive hourly pay starting at £12.60, with flexible work hours and comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates will be kind, reliable, and have a full UK driving licence. Opportunities for progression are available within the company.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Paid mileage and travel time

28 days paid holiday

Full paid training

Workplace pension scheme

Flexitime

Paid DBS check

Free uniform and PPE

Referral programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Must already be living in the UK with the right to work.

Responsibilities

• Drive between clients’ homes supporting adults with everyday tasks.
• Prepare meals and drinks, provide personal care, and assist with medication.
• Deliver companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Professionalism

Flexibility

Passion for care

Education

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Location and Employer

• Location: Farnham & Surrounding Towns – Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley & Fleet
• Employer: Third Hand Care (Third Hand Healthcare Ltd)

About Third Hand Care

Third Hand Care is a local, family‑run home care provider based in Farnham. We support adults living in Farnham, Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley, Fleet and nearby villages to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

The Role

As a Community Home Care Assistant, you will drive between clients’ homes across Farnham and surrounding towns, supporting adults with everyday tasks so they can stay independent.

Your visits may include:

• Preparing meals and drinks
• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Prompting and assisting with medication
• Light housework and laundry
• Companionship, conversation and emotional support
• Helping people move safely at home or get out when needed

Our care is person‑centred, based on what matters most to each person and their family.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates, with enhanced pay for weekends and Bank Holidays
• Paid mileage between visits across Farnham and local towns, plus paid travel time per round
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Full, paid training – induction, shadowing experienced carers and support to complete the Care Certificate
• Regular support, supervision and appraisal from our Farnham‑based office
• Workplace pension scheme (auto‑enrolment)
• Flexitime
• Paid DBS check
• Free uniform and PPE
• Referral programme
• Company pension
• Company events
• Clear opportunities to progress into senior care roles for those who want to develop

We’re looking for people who are:

• Kind, patient and genuinely caring
• Honest, reliable and professional
• Comfortable working one‑to‑one with older and vulnerable adults
• Hard‑working, flexible and willing to learn
• Passionate about supporting people in the Farnham, Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Fleet communities

Availability

• Able to work between 7am–2pm and/or 3pm–9pm
• Able to work at least 1 weekend in every 2 weeks

Essential

• Full UK driving licence (car or motorcycle) and access to a vehicle for work
• Already living in the UK with the right to work without sponsorship

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

• Supporting a family member, neighbour or friend
• Volunteering with older or disabled people
• Previous experience in care, health or customer‑facing roles

We provide full training from day one and ongoing support throughout your career with us.

Additional Information

All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Third Hand Care is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT ALREADY LIVES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply from outside the UK or if you require sponsorship.

Job Types

Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay and Hours

Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week