Care Assistant

Highworth, EnglandFull-timePosted Oct 6, 2026

Job description

Full & Part Time – Abicare Homecare £14.24 per hour + PAID travel time between care calls With Abicare, your travel time between clients is paid. This means you are not only paid for the time you spend providing care in a client’s home – you are also paid for your working time travelling between care visits. Plus 35p per mile for drivers.

At Abicare, we’re looking for reliable, caring people who genuinely want to make a difference in their local community. This role can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have. Many of our carers have stayed with us for years because they feel supported, valued, and know their work matters.

Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Community Carer, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Practitioner is welcomed but not essential. We are looking for Care Assistants in Highworth and the surrounding areas, including Blunsdon, Purton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wroughton and nearby areas of Swindon.

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes.

Your role

Personal care Medication support Companionship Meal preparation Dementia support Assisting with daily living Promoting independence and well-being Travelling between clients in the community This is a community-based role where no two days are the same. Working Hours Flexible shifts available: Full-time Part-time Morning shifts Evening shifts Weekend availability Typical care calls may begin from around 7 am.

We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is essential for this role. Are you Caring and compassionate? Reliable and professional? Comfortable working independently? Looking for a rewarding career in care? Whether you already have experience as a: Care Assistant Support Worker Healthcare Assistant Domiciliary Carer Community Carer or are completely new to care, we would love to hear from you.

Full training provided. Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Ability to travel between clients within the community A full UK driving licence and access to a car Good communication skills Positive and patient approach What We Offer £14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay Paid induction & training Paid travel time between care calls 35p per mile contribution £400 welcome bonus £200 refer-a-friend scheme Flexible working patterns Ongoing support from a friendly local team Career progression opportunities Shadow shifts and ongoing development Support towards Care Certificate training Apply Now If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, apply today and join us at Abicare!

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