Part Time Care Assistant (Melksham)
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Part Time Care Assistant (Melksham)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Melksham | Part-time | £14.50–£15.75/hour
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, 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
- Competitive Pay: From £14.50/hour weekdays, and £15.75/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
- Birthday bonus – paid MOT service
- Sickness Pay (after qualifying period)
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £250 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re proud to provide training that goes far beyond the basics. Your journey begins with three days of in-person classroom-based training covering medication, basic life support, manual handling, and key care skills. Following that, you’ll complete supervised shadowing visits and gain access to an e-learning platform. After 12 months, we offer fully funded NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
What We’re Looking For
- 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.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning home care provider. Over 45% of our office team started as Care Assistants. We are not an agency—we provide consistent, high-quality care.
Apply now via the link.