Care Assistant in Bournemouth

Job Description

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not available; you must already have permission to work in the UK.

Full & Part Time – Abicare Homecare

£14.24 per hour + PAID travel time between care calls

With Abicare, your travel time between clients is paid. This means you are not only paid for the time you spend providing care in a client’s home – you are also paid for your working time travelling between care visits.

Plus 35p per mile for drivers.

At Abicare, we’re looking for reliable, caring people who genuinely want to make a difference in their local community as we grow our Homecare services across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

This role can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have.

Many of our carers have stayed with us for years because they feel supported, valued and know their work matters.

Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Community Carer, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Practitioner is welcomed but not essential.

We are looking for Care Assistants across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including Kinson, Highcliffe, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood and surrounding areas.

About The Role

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes across the BCP area.

Your role may include:

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Dementia support
• Assisting with daily living
• Promoting independence and well-being
• Travelling between clients in the community

This is a community-based role where no two days are the same.

Working Hours

Flexible shifts are available:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Morning shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend availability

Typical care calls may begin from around 7am.

We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is important. Applicants should ideally be available for alternate weekends and some evening work.

Are You

• Caring and compassionate?
• Reliable and professional?
• Comfortable working independently?
• Looking for a rewarding career in care?
• Happy working within your local community?

Whether you already have experience as a:

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Domiciliary Carer
• Community Carer

or are completely new to care, we would love to hear from you.

Drivers Particularly Welcomed

As this is a community-based role, drivers with a full UK driving licence and access to a car are particularly encouraged to apply.

We may also have opportunities for non-drivers/walkers in suitable local areas, depending on available care packages.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel between clients within the community
• Good communication skills
• A positive, patient and caring approach
• Flexibility around care-call requirements

What We Offer

• £14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• Paid travel time between care calls
• 35p per mile contribution
• Paid induction & training
• £400 Welcome Bonus
• £200 Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing support from a friendly local team
• Career progression opportunities
• Full training
• Shadow shifts and ongoing development
• Support towards Care Certificate training

Why Abicare?

When comparing homecare roles, it’s important to look beyond the headline hourly rate.

At Abicare, travel time between your care visits is paid, giving you a clear and transparent rate across your working time in the community.