Home Care Assistant Uk Sponsorship Available
Job Description
We are offering limited Tier 2 Sponsorship for Home Care Assistant positions in Crewkerne. To be eligible, you must hold a UK driving licence, have access to your own vehicle, and currently live within or near the Crewkerne area. Relocation is not an option, and we will only contact candidates who meet these criteria.
At Care South, as a Home Care Assistant, you’ll be paid not only for your contact time but also for your travel time. Additionally, we offer a generous mileage allowance of 40p per mile.
Care South is a not-for-profit charity and a leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England.
As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll join a supportive, friendly team, with ongoing training and development opportunities. We are committed to helping our staff achieve recognised qualifications and progress in their careers.
In this community-based role, you will provide care to clients in their own homes, including personal care, and you will need to have a UK driving licence and your own vehicle. The role offers flexibility, with working hours between 7am–2pm and 4pm–10pm.
Care is at the HEART of everything we do—our values inspire us, not profits. Whether you’re starting a rewarding career in healthcare, have experience caring for a family member, or are a professional seeking a change, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Home Care Assistants receive:
- £12.30 per hour
- £2.00 per hour bank holiday enhancement rate
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Free life assurance for staff with contracted hours
- Paid travel time
- 40p per mile mileage allowance
- Blue Light discount card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training, qualifications, and career advancement opportunities
Key responsibilities for Home Care Assistants include:
- Identifying the needs and abilities of clients and providing personal care and support
- Assisting with medication, meal preparation, and domestic tasks
- Supporting clients with community visits (shopping, leisure trips)
- Regular communication with the office support team
- Reflecting our HEART values in all your work
About You:
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients?
Do you have previous experience? (Not essential, as full training is provided)
Do you hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle?
Is your vehicle insured for business use, or are you willing to obtain business insurance?
Are you flexible with your working hours and able to work every other weekend?
Are you comfortable working independently and as part of a team?
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Vicky at vicky.withers@care-south.co.uk
PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE
