Part Time Care Assistant (Melksham)

Make 2025 the Year You Change Lives – Including Your Own. At Right at Home Chippenham, we provide outstanding, person-centred care to adults who wish to remain living independently in the comfort of their own homes. We are proud to be a local employer that truly values, supports, and invests in our team—and we’re now inviting compassionate individuals to join us as Support Workers.

Whether you are looking for a meaningful new career path or a role that fits your lifestyle and values, this opportunity offers more than just a job. It offers purpose, flexibility, and real professional development.

About the Role: As a Support Worker, you’ll be working with clients across your local community, providing a wide range of support, which may include:

• Assisting with personal care, such as washing, dressing, and bathing
• Supporting with medication prompts and administration
• Offering companionship—sharing conversation, hobbies, and daily routines
• Preparing meals and supporting nutritional needs
• Carrying out light housekeeping and home safety checks
• Assisting with mobility, including helping clients in and out of bed
• Supporting clients to attend appointments or social outings

Every day is different, and every visit makes a genuine impact on someone’s life.

What We Offer You: We believe that to provide the best care, our team must feel cared for too. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive Pay: From £14.25/hour weekdays, and £15.50/hour weekends
• Bank Holiday Enhancements: 1.5x standard pay rate
• Paid Travel Time: We pay for the time spent travelling between clients
• Mileage Reimbursement: 35p per mile
• Paid Induction & Shadowing: Including three days of paid training and supported introductory shifts
• Free Enhanced DBS Check
• Holiday Pay: 28 days per year (pro-rata)
• Pension Contribution
• Sickness Pay (after qualifying period)
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £150 for each successful referral
• Free Blue Light Card: Access exclusive discounts with UK retailers
• Ongoing Training and Development: Career pathways, NVQs, and leadership roles available
• Supportive Work Culture: Monthly team events, 24/7 on-call support, regular one-to-one check-ins
• Local Work: We aim to keep you working in your nearest area to reduce travel

Training & Development: At Right at Home Chippenham, we’re proud to provide training that goes far beyond the basics. Whether you are new to care or bringing past experience, our structured approach ensures you feel confident, prepared, and fully supported in your role from day one—and as you grow with us.

• Three Days of In-Person, Classroom-Based Training: Your journey begins with a comprehensive three-day, face-to-face induction held at our local office. This practical, hands-on training includes:

• Medication Training – Safe handling, administration, and accurate record keeping
• Basic Life Support – Emergency response, CPR, and first aid essentials
• Manual Handling – Safe movement and transfer techniques that protect both you and your clients
• Key care skills including infection control, communication, and person-centred support

What We’re Looking For: We’re not just hiring qualifications—we’re looking for the right values. If you are kind, patient, and genuinely care about others, we’d love to hear from you.

• A genuine passion to support and care for others
• A positive, professional, and flexible attitude
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• The legal right to work in the UK
• No previous care experience is required. We provide all the training and mentoring you need to feel confident and capable in your role.

Why Choose Right at Home Chippenham? Right at Home is an award-winning home care provider rated highly by both clients and team members. Over 30% of our office team started their journey as CareGivers, and we are committed to promoting from within. We’re proud to say we are not an agency—we provide consistent, high-quality care and build lasting relationships with both our clients and staff.

We are known for our exceptional culture of support, trust, and recognition. From your first day, you will be welcomed, trained, and encouraged to grow—not just as a CareGiver, but as a person.

If you are ready to start a career where you are truly valued and where your work makes a daily difference, we want to hear from you. Right at Home Chippenham – Because You Deserve to Feel Proud Every Day.