Care Assistant

Join Our Care Team in Chippenham – Competitive Pay, Guaranteed Hours, Apply Now!

Location: Chippenham, Calne, Corsham, Devizes & Surrounding areas.

Salary: £14.79 - £15.50 per hour, plus paid travel time, waiting time between calls and 45p per mile mileage allowance. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Looking for a rewarding career in care?

At Saxon Care, we support people to live independently in their own homes with dignity, choice and purpose. For many years we have been delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Our dedicated management team is always on hand to support you, ensuring you have everything you need to provide exceptional care in the community. Join our award-winning team and become part of one of the Top 20 care providers in South West England.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Paid Travel and Waiting Time: We compensate you fairly for ALL of your time, setting us apart from many other care providers.
• Competitive Salary: Enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time on holidays with ample opportunities to move up pay bands
• Guaranteed Hours: Whether you’re full-time or part-time, we offer permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• Paid Mileage: at 45p per mile
• Career Development: Want to progress in your care career? We offer nationally recognised care certificates, and further opportunities for professional development
• 29 Days Paid holiday per year (pro-rata), including an extra day for your birthday!
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £250 per referral (unlimited)
• The opportunity to make a real difference within your community every day

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care and support to individuals living in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Your duties will include:

• Personal care and support with daily living activities
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Medication prompts and assistance where required
• Light household duties and domestic support
• Shopping and community access support
• Accompanying clients on outings and appointments
• Companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and involvement in care planning
• Accurate recording and reporting of care visits

No Experience Needed – Full Training Provided!

Whether you are new to care or already have experience, we will provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

What We Are Looking For

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK (we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
• A commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care

Be Part of Something That Truly Matters

At Saxon Care we welcome everyone to apply, regardless of experience. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Healthcare Assistant, HCA or have worked within the NHS, we would love to hear from you. However, if you are looking for a complete career change, we provide full training and encourage applications from people working in retail, hospitality, customer service, administration, beauty, warehousing, driving and many other sectors.

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