Healthcare Assistant - Homecare

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have permission to work in the UK.

At Abicare, we prioritize high-quality care with dignity and respect. We seek kind, compassionate staff who enrich the lives of our clients and their families.

A Community Healthcare Assistant is someone who truly cares - they do the job because they know they can make a difference to an individual’s life, injecting some humour into a day, helping with small chores that improve clients’ quality of life, providing reassurance where confidence is low and lifting morale during lonely moments. You don’t need to have experience, Abicare will provide everything you need to start your journey.

Are you looking for job security? Do you need guaranteed hours?

We are looking for carers to support the local community of Swindon and surrounding areas between the hours of 7am – 2pm or 2pm – 10pm or both. We can offer full time or part time guaranteed hours contracts to give you the financial security you need. We ask that you are available to work every other weekend and a minimum of 2 evenings a week.

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• Provide personal care, help with routines, meal preparation, light housework, companionship, social activities, and errands.
  
• Be friendly, confident, and able to put clients at ease.
  

Full and part-time guaranteed contracts based around your availability. 35p per mile mileage. From £13.78 inclusive of holiday pay + weekend enhancements. Paid travel time, £200 refer‑a‑friend scheme, company pension. Flexible working patterns, 28 days holiday (pro‑rata), free uniform and PPE. Paid training, ongoing career development, and a smartphone app for daily tasks and pay. On‑call support, birthday off, Blue Light Discount Card, wellness hub, and employee assistance program. £400 welcome bonus.

We can have you working within a week!

If you are an experienced carer and hold the following certificates, please speak to your dedicated recruiter who can fast‑track your application and you could be earning within a week:

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• Care certificate
  
• Moving and Handling practical or Welsh M&H passport – within the last 12 months
  
• Medication administration practical – within the last 12 months
  
• Portable enhanced adult DBS
  

We’re looking for kind and caring individuals committed to making a difference.

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• Willingness to learn and undergo training.
  
• Good written and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Calm under pressure, able to follow good hygiene standards, and flexible to work alternate weekends.
  
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  

We provide daily and live‑in care, integrating innovative technology to enhance service delivery. Registered with CQC and CIW, we work closely with local health authorities and NHS commissioners.

Desired Criteria

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• Good written and communication skills.
  
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  
• Good spoken English.
  

Closing Date: Saturday 31st January 2026