Home Care Assistant in Ferndown)

eRecruitSmart; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support elderly and vulnerable adults in their homes. Key responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. The role offers full and part-time opportunities with competitive pay, fully paid training, and flexible shifts. No prior experience is needed as paid training will be provided. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £15.42 per hour

Paid travel time and mileage

Fully paid induction and training

Flexible shifts

24/7 support from the team

Qualifications

• UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• A good command of English.
• Satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support older and vulnerable adults with personal care.
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration.
• Provide companionship and support for wellbeing.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Home Care Assistant to join an award-winning care team.

About the Home Care Assistant role:

You'll support older and vulnerable adults in their own home with:

• Personal care, like washing and dressing
• Meal preparation and hydration
• Medication prompts
• Mobility support and wellbeing checks
• Companionship and conversation (sharing special moments)
• Light household tasks and errands
• Encouraging social engagement and independence

About the rewards:

As a Home Care Assistant, we can offer you full and part-time positions.

• Competitive pay up to £15.42 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage between visits
• Fully paid induction and training, plus ongoing development
• Career progression with nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQ)
• Flexible shifts to suit your life
• 24/7 support from a friendly, family-oriented team

About you & Requirements:

• You'll be kind, patient, reliable, and if you have a good sense of humour, this helps!
• UK driving licence and access to a car are essential
• A good command of English, and a positive attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS (we'll help with this)
• No experience needed – you'll complete a fully paid training programme with an in‑house mentor

About the company:

Our client is a proud family‑run service, delivering person‑centred, high‑quality care to their local communities. They value teamwork, respect, integrity, and a neighbourly approach in everything they do. Their CQC Rating is "Good" and they have consistently been in the Top 20 awards for Homecare.

Every new beginning in care work is another chance to change a life, including your own, so apply now.

How to Apply:

eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy.

You must have the right to work and currently reside in the UK, within a reasonable commute of the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Please ensure your CV includes your full address and contact details, as applications without these cannot be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.