Care Assistant
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Care assistant – Full time and part time hours available: mornings, evenings and weekend availability. Amersham and surrounding areas
Location: Amersham, Marlow, Beaconsfield, The Chalfont’s, Wendover, Great Missenden & surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available (mornings, evenings, and weekends)
The Role: Are you a compassionate person looking for a career where your wellbeing is genuinely valued and you're empowered to make a real difference? Look no further!
We're seeking Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our visiting team. Our mission is simple: to deliver the kind of care we'd want for our own loved ones, helping people stay safe and happy in their homes. We are a highly respected, knowledgeable, and supportive team committed to giving our clients, and you, the very best support.
Your skills & our support:
No prior care experience is necessary. If you possess the right kindness, empathy, and values (Trust, Compassion, Respect, and Knowledge), we will provide full, comprehensive training to equip you with all the necessary skills.
As a visiting care assistant, you will:
- Provide personalised care during home visits (minimum 1 hour per call)
- Assist with personal care, medication, meal preparation, companionship, and household tasks
- Support mobility, transport clients to appointments, and run errands
Please note, you must be a driver with use of a car as our clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport.
Why we think you'll love being part of our team:
- Excellent pay: earn £14.50 (weekdays) and £16.50 (weekends), with double pay on bank holidays
- Rewarding bonuses: up to £400 for every friend you refer!
- We’re invested in your growth: comprehensive induction, care certificate, and ongoing support for level 2 & 3 diplomas in health and social care
- Benefits package including paid holidays, travel expenses of 45p per mile, NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, Blue Light Card
- Dedicated support: your own care manager and a friendly office team always ready to help
- Prioritising your well-being: an Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support
- Award-winning culture: join a team rated 5 stars for culture and management (Indeed) and recognised for live-in care expertise (Home Care Awards)
- Our carers consistently tell us they feel welcomed, supported, and valued, appreciating our knowledgeable and flexible approach
Essential requirements
- Driver with own car: This is essential as clients live in rural areas not accessible by public transport
- Availability: Must be flexible to work at least one of the following shifts: 07:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00, or 18:00–22:00
- Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer Visa Sponsorship)
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Department
- Visiting Care
- Locations
- Amersham
Colleagues
Amersham
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Competitive Rates of Pay
We recognise that it takes exceptional people to do such a demanding yet rewarding job, because of this we want to ensure we always have one of the best pay rates in the industry for both Live-In and Visiting Care. We also offer double pay on all public holidays and paid client-to-client mileage.
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Refer-A-Friend Scheme
Without good quality carers, we know that we cannot provide person-centered, bespoke care to those we support. Some of our best carers have come through our referral scheme, so with this in mind, we are offering £400 per carer referred!
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Your Personal Development
Together, we will guide and support you to develop your skills and confidence in providing high-quality care for clients, through the Induction and refreshers program, which consists of our CPD accredited online training paired with our experience lead classroom learning. We can support you with further learning, such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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Extra Support For All Staff
When joining our care team, you will have a dedicated Care Manager, Care Supervisor, and full office team to help support you throughout your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme where you can anonymously seek help, guidance, or assistance for any concerns you may have, in your work or personal life.
Our Culture
At Ashridge Home Care, we have worked hard to create a culture that we are proud of, where our staff and clients feel valued and respected, and are at the centre of everything we do. Our drive is to deliver the service that we would want for ourselves or our family members, should we ever need help in our own home. If you are looking to work for a company who genuinely cares about and supports their staff as much as their clients, we are the organisation for you.
About Ashridge Home Care
Ashridge Home Care is one of the leading providers of Live-In and Hourly Care in Buckinghamshire.