Job Description
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must 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.
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 in Chepstow and the surrounding areas, including Crickhowell, Gilwern, Govilon, Llanfoist and Raglan.
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.
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 available:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Morning shifts
- Evening shifts
- Weekend availability
Typical care calls may begin from around 7 am.
We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is essential for this role.
Are you....
- Caring and compassionate?
- Reliable and professional?
- Comfortable working independently?
- Looking for a rewarding career in care?
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.
Full training provided.
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel between clients within the community
- Full UK driving licence preferred in most areas
- Access to a vehicle is preferred in most areas
- Good communication skills
- Positive and patient approach
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay, inclusive of holiday pay
- Paid induction & training
- Paid travel time between care calls
- 35p per mile contribution
- Welcome bonus
- Flexible working patterns
- Ongoing support from a friendly local team
- Career progression opportunities
- Shadow shifts and ongoing development
- Support towards Care Certificate training
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Care Assistant in Chepstow employer: Abicare
Abicare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and staff. With competitive pay starting at £800 per week, plus benefits and a welcome bonus, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they care for across the beautiful South West of England and South Wales.
