Domiciliary Care Assistants – Farnham

• Pay Type: competitive/hourly
• Pay Rate: £Weekdays: £13.90 per hour (without NVQ) - £Weekdays: £14.67 per hour (with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care)

Domiciliary Care Assistants Needed – Farnham, Surrey

Join our small, established team and make a real difference in the lives of elderly people in the Farnham area. We are a not-for-profit home care service where the personal touch is at the heart of everything we do.

Please Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Why Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society?

At Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, we value, respect, and listen to our staff. If you are passionate about caring for older people and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love for you to join our team. We offer excellent career development opportunities – many of our senior managers have been promoted from within the team. As a charity, the well-being of our residents and staff is at the core of everything we do.

About You:

• Care experience is essential (minimum 1 year of domiciliary care).
• A UK driving licence and your own vehicle are required.

Hours & Shift Patterns:

• Up to 30 hours per week.
• Shifts include:
• Early shift: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Late shift: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You will be required to work a combination of early and at least one late shift per week, including alternate weekends, with a mixture of early and late shifts.

Competitive Pay Rates:

Without NVQ:

• Weekdays: £13.90 per hour
• Weekends: £15.43 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £20.86 per hour

With NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care:

• Weekdays: £14.67 per hour
• Weekends: £16.20 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £22.00 per hour

Additional Benefits:

• Paid travel time between care visits.
• Paid mileage at 45p per mile.
• Mentoring scheme to help ease you into your role.
• Paid holiday (pro-rata).
• Paid ongoing training and development.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression within our charity.
• Support from a professional management team.
• Referral scheme.
• Free PPE, free DBS, and free uniform.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, offering discounts on a wide range of products and services.

The Role:

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will visit elderly people in their own homes to ensure they receive the highest standards of care and support. Your role will focus on promoting independence, choice, rights, and quality of life, providing the following services:

• Companionship and emotional support.
• Accompanying individuals when going out of the house.
• Personal care (e.g., assistance with washing and dressing).
• Meal and nutritional support (e.g., food preparation and serving).
• Medication support.

Our carers must always act in a way that promotes the interests of the Society, its staff, and service user.

Application Requirements:

• Clear DBS check and right to work check.
• Two satisfactory references.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.90-£22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you looking for sponsorship to work in the UK or do you have sponsorship with your current employer? Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Language:

• excellent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person