Location and Employer
- Location: Farnham & Surrounding Towns – Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley & Fleet
- Employer: Third Hand Care (Third Hand Healthcare Ltd)
About Third Hand Care
Third Hand Care is a local, family‑run home care provider based in Farnham. We support adults living in Farnham, Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley, Fleet and nearby villages to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.
The Role
As a Community Home Care Assistant, you will drive between clients’ homes across Farnham and surrounding towns, supporting adults with everyday tasks so they can stay independent.
Your visits may include:
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Prompting and assisting with medication
- Light housework and laundry
- Companionship, conversation and emotional support
- Helping people move safely at home or get out when needed
Our care is person‑centred, based on what matters most to each person and their family.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates, with enhanced pay for weekends and Bank Holidays
- Paid mileage between visits across Farnham and local towns, plus paid travel time per round
- 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
- Full, paid training – induction, shadowing experienced carers and support to complete the Care Certificate
- Regular support, supervision and appraisal from our Farnham‑based office
- Workplace pension scheme (auto‑enrolment)
- Flexitime
- Paid DBS check
- Free uniform and PPE
- Referral programme
- Company pension
- Company events
- Clear opportunities to progress into senior care roles for those who want to develop
We’re looking for people who are:
- Kind, patient and genuinely caring
- Honest, reliable and professional
- Comfortable working one‑to‑one with older and vulnerable adults
- Hard‑working, flexible and willing to learn
- Passionate about supporting people in the Farnham, Aldershot, Alton, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Fleet communities
Availability
- Able to work between 7am–2pm and/or 3pm–9pm
- Able to work at least 1 weekend in every 2 weeks
Essential
- Full UK driving licence (car or motorcycle) and access to a vehicle for work
- Already living in the UK with the right to work without sponsorship
Desirable Experience (Not Essential)
- Supporting a family member, neighbour or friend
- Volunteering with older or disabled people
- Previous experience in care, health or customer‑facing roles
We provide full training from day one and ongoing support throughout your career with us.
Additional Information
All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Third Hand Care is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT ALREADY LIVES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply from outside the UK or if you require sponsorship.
Job Types
Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Pay and Hours
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
