At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients in their homes, providing care and companionship.
- Company: Care South, a leading not-for-profit charity dedicated to community care.
- Benefits: Earn £13.50 per hour, plus paid travel time and mileage.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible weekend hours.
- Qualifications: Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
About The Role
- Location: Chard, Ilminster and the surrounding areas
- Pay: £13.50 per hour PLUS travel time and petrol expenses
- Hours: Part time hours – Weekends only
- Shift Pattern: 07:00–14:00 and/or 16:00–22:00
Care South, a leading not‑for‑profit charity, has exciting opportunities for Home Care Assistants to join our Somerset Care at Home team supporting clients with a variety of needs in their own homes across Somerset. This Home Care Assistant role is community‑based; applicants must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. As a Home Care Assistant with Care South, we pay for not just your contact time but also your travel time, plus a generous mileage rate of 40p per mile.
Rewards and Benefits
- Paid travel time
- Enhanced rate on Bank Holidays
- 40p per mile mileage allowance, paid fortnightly
- Online/retail discounts
- Paid induction and training
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Free DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Staff association
- Onsite learning and development team
- Career progression
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working hours
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
What You’ll Be Doing
We think you need these skills to ace Weekend Home Care Assistant - Chard and Ilminster in Somerset
Communication Skills
Time Management
Professionalism
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Property Maintenance
Multi-Trade Skills
