Community Care Worker

Care Assistant– Driver

• Location: Swindon & Surrounding Areas
• Hourly rate: From £14.05 per hour+ 40p per mile
• Salary: £29,224 per year based on 40 hrs a week
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time & Part-time opportunities availableCareEd Recruitment are recruiting five permanent Care Assistants

to join a growing domiciliary care team supporting people in their own homes across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is caring, reliable and passionate about helping others to live as independently as possible.

Previous care experience is preferred but not essential, as full training and induction will be provided.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will visit clients in their own homes and provide person-centred support to help them remain safe, comfortable and independent.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Providing medication support in line with individual care plans and training
• Preparing meals and drinks
• Supporting mobility and independence
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with everyday activities
• Completing accurate care records
• Reporting any changes in wellbeing or concerns promptly
• Travelling between clients’ homes within your allocated area

Working Hours

The main community care shifts are:

Morning: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Evening: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Applicants must be able to work alternate weekends.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Kind, compassionate and respectful
• Reliable and dependable
• Confident communicating with clients, families and colleagues
• Comfortable working independently in the community
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Able to provide satisfactory employment references
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Driver Essential

Due to the community-based nature of the role, you must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle for work

What’s On Offer

• From £14.05 per hour
• 40p per mile mileage allowance
• Permanent employment
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Paid training and induction
• NEST workplace pension
• Statutory paid holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and support
• Career development opportunities
• Support from an experienced local management team

Right to Work

Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK that permits them to undertake this role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory right-to-work verification, references, Enhanced DBS and relevant pre-employment checks.

Interested?

If you are looking for a rewarding permanent role where you can make a genuine difference to people in your local community, we would love to hear from you.Please apply by sending your cv to jennifer@care-edrecruitment.co.uk or call 07977 178199

Apply today and, if your application is suitable, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the opportunity and arrange an interview.