Domiciliary Care Assistant in Basingstoke

Domiciliary Care Assistant in Basingstoke, Tadley & Surrounding Areas

£14.00 per hour | £15.00 per hour at weekends | 45p per mile | Paid Annual Leave | Full Training Provided

Looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference? At ECS Recruitment, we're proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the area's most respected and well-established family-run domiciliary care providers. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career where every day you have the chance to positively impact someone's life while being supported by an employer who truly values its team.

Whether you have years of care experience or have never worked in care before, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client has built an excellent reputation throughout Basingstoke, Tadley and the surrounding areas, not only for delivering outstanding care but also for creating a supportive, welcoming environment where employees feel valued. They understand that great care starts with great people, which is why they invest in training, development and career progression from day one.

• Starting salary of £14.00 per hour
• £15.00 per hour for weekend shifts
• 45p per mile travel allowance
• Paid annual leave
• Comprehensive paid training
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Flexible working patterns
• Friendly, family-oriented working environment
• The chance to build a long-term career in one of the UK's most rewarding sectors

Many of the client's most successful Care Assistants had never worked in care before. If you're naturally kind, patient, dependable and enjoy helping others, they will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. They are looking for people with the right values, not just previous experience.

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you'll support people to remain safe, comfortable and independent within their own homes. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with personal care while maintaining dignity and respect
• Helping prepare meals
• Supporting with medication
• Light household duties
• Shopping or collecting prescriptions
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
• Building trusted relationships with the people you support

No two days are ever the same, making this an incredibly varied and rewarding role.

Few careers offer the level of personal satisfaction that care does. The support you provide enables people to continue living independently in the homes they love. Whether it's helping someone start their day, sharing a conversation over a cup of tea or providing reassurance when it's needed most, you'll become an important part of someone's life. If you're looking for work that has real purpose, this could be the career you've been searching for.

This isn't simply a job; it's a career. Our client is committed to developing their team and offers clear progression opportunities into roles such as:

• Senior Care Assistant
• Field Care Supervisor
• Care Coordinator
• Team Leader
• Registered Manager

Professional qualifications and ongoing development are encouraged and supported.

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Compassionate and caring
• Reliable and professional
• Excellent communicators
• Positive with a willingness to learn
• Passionate about helping others

A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the community-based nature of the role.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters and where you'll be supported by a respected family-run business that values its people, we'd love to hear from you. At ECS Recruitment, we're delighted to be partnering with this fantastic employer and look forward to helping you take the next step in your career. Apply today to start a rewarding career that changes lives, including your own.