Community Care Assistant – Ferndown & Surrounding Areas

£13.50 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a caring, reliable and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career in community care?

We are recruiting Community Care Assistants to join an established care provider supporting individuals in their own homes across Ferndown and the surrounding areas.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this position.

As a Community Care Assistant, you will provide practical and personal care to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.

• Supporting individuals with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.

• Preparing meals and assisting with nutrition and hydration.

• Supporting medication where trained and authorised.

• Providing companionship and emotional support.

• Encouraging independence and respecting individual choices.

• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns.

• Maintaining accurate care records.

• Full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week, with additional hours available.

• Morning shifts: 7am–12pm.

• Lunchtime shifts: 12pm–2pm.

• Evening shifts: 6pm–10pm.

• Weekend rota: One weekend on, one weekend off.

• £13.50 per hour.

• Permanent employment with full-time hours available.

• Additional hours available.

• One weekend on and one weekend off.

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible car drivers.

• Travel time paid for eligible staff.

• Ongoing team support and regular supervision.

• A supportive working environment where employees are valued.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle (essential).

• Have a genuine passion for helping others.

• Are reliable, compassionate and responsible.

• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can work independently and as part of a team.

• Are committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care.

• Have previous care experience, although transferable experience may also be considered.

Location: Ferndown and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your local community, we would love to hear from you.