Part Time Care Assistant (Chippenham)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Chippenham
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Personal care assistance Medication administration Companionship Meal preparation Light housekeeping Mobility assistance Full UK driving licence Flexible availability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Part Time Care Assistant (Chippenham)

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Chippenham, UK (On-site)

Job Type: Part-time, Entry-level

Salary: £14.50-£15.75/hour

Job Description

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we provide outstanding, person-centred care to adults who wish to remain living independently in the comfort of their own homes. We're 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 Part-Time Care Assistants.

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

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 and 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
  • 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 a comprehensive three-day, in-person classroom-based induction including medication training, basic life support, manual handling, and key care skills. Following that, you’ll complete supervised shadowing visits. You’ll also be enrolled on our e-learning platform covering dementia awareness, fire safety, health and safety, infection prevention, safeguarding, food hygiene, and mental capacity. After 12 months, we offer fully funded NVQ Level 2 or Level 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.

Why Choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning home care provider. Over 45% of our office team started as Care Assistants, and we are committed to promoting from within. We provide consistent, high-quality care and build lasting relationships with both our clients and staff.

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