Healthcare Assistant - Homecare

What we are looking for, 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.

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• Kind and caring individuals committed to making a difference
  
• 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
  

About Abicare, Good written and communication skills. Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. Good spoken English. At Abicare, we prioritise high‑quality care with dignity and respect. We seek kind, compassionate staff who enrich the lives of our clients and their families.

A good Healthcare Assistant is simply 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 those lonely moments. You don't need to have experience; Abicare will provide everything you need to start your journey as a Community Healthcare Assistant.

Abicare is a home care services agency providing highly‑trained carers across the UK, including live‑in care and visiting care services. Explore our care services to find out more about the tailored care Abicare offers or read on to find out how you can begin a meaningful career within the Abicare team. Our Story: At Abicare, we believe that care can be reimagined to better meet the needs of today's society. Our founder recognised the transformative power of care to enhance lives and contribute positively to communities. Founded in 2006, Abicare has assembled a dedicated team of professionals who share a common vision: to revolutionise home care in the UK. Since our inception, we have made significant strides, including:

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• Opening five offices across England and Wales.
  
• Introducing innovative technology for the elderly through our Abilink system, which led to the development of our intranet.
  
• Creating industry‑recognised, fast‑track carer training programmes – both six‑day and two‑day certifications.
  
• Building a supportive community of carers who thrive in their roles.
  
• Achieving a “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all locations.
  
• Launching an extensive e‑learning platform that offers a diverse range of training courses, including our proprietary Abicare materials, to enhance the skills and knowledge of our carers.
  

Join us as we continue to redefine home‑care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Our employees – only by having an excellent team can we offer the flexible live‑in care and visiting care that we do. Abicare believes care is a career and, like teaching or nursing, is often a calling. That's why, regardless of background or relevant experience, we provide our team with the necessary training, supervision and ongoing support they need to thrive. We don't just want our colleagues to enjoy their care work, we want them to achieve their full potential and help us to achieve our mission.

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• Committed: We are committed to providing an excellent experience at all levels of the business.
  
• Honest: Develop an honest and open culture encouraging everyone to express their thoughts and opinions respectfully.
  
• Empowering: Empowering individuals to develop and use their competencies to be ambitious in achieving their goals.
  
• Collaborative: Develop a collaborative approach that is inclusive.
  
• Kind: Be kind.
  

At Abicare, we know you don't become a care expert overnight. We start you off with an online training programme you can complete from your own home, but we don't stop there. You'll complete two to six days of industry‑standard training to get your care certificate. If you are new to care, you will shadow one of our experienced carers. As you learn the skills you need on the job, you will have extra training courses for your development and online training throughout the year.

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• Full and part‑time hours, with full training provided
  
• Full‑time, part‑time, flexible guaranteed contracts available 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 and 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 are looking for carers to support the local community of Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Melksham, Devizes and the surrounding areas between the hours of 7am & 3pm or 3pm to 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.