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Care Assistant & Companion (Permanent)
Company Description Our vision: "Making a positive difference to our clients’ lives through compassionate and personalised care."
Job Description
Job Title: Care Assistant & Companion (Permanent)
Location: Fareham (PO14 1AH) Pay (effective 1st April): £13.30–£14.85 per hour (paid mileage included) Hours: Morning, Afternoon, or Evening shifts
Key Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence & personal vehicle
Responsibilities (The Role)
Each day varies, offering rewarding opportunities to:
- Provide companionship & community outings (e.g., social visits or leisure activities)
- Prepare meals for clients
- Assist with light domestic duties (cleaning, errands, etc.)
- Support with medication administration (prompting or assisting as needed)
- Drive clients to shopping or appointments
- Offer personal care support (bathing, dressing, mobility assistance)
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Training & Development
- No care experience required: Support offered via comprehensive training, mentoring, and shadowing.
- Opportunity to earn highly accredited care certificates while working.
- Testimonial (real Care Professional): "The recruitment process and training were very informative and gave me the confidence to work in a field I had never worked in before." – Kath
Hours & Flexibility
Choose from 16–40 weekly hours. Flexible shift options:
- Morning (8am–2pm)
- Weekend shifts
- Full-time commitments
Compensation & Perks
Benefits Include:
- Guaranteed contracts: 16-, 20-, or 24-hour shifts (T&Cs apply)
- Paid travel time & mileage (covering professional assignments)
- Job security via guaranteed hourly contracts
- Regular local clients matched to your interests
- Minimum 1-hour call time for focused companionship
- Double pay on statutory bank holidays
- Referral scheme with incentives
- Overtime opportunities
- Discount scheme + Blue Light Card
- Well-being & advice support
- Company sick pay
- Reward schemes with monetary recognition
- Access to 24/7 hotline for support
- Paid opportunities for mentoring, shadowing & introductions
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Additional Information
Required due to the nature of the role:
- Full UK driving license + personal vehicle
Date Advert Closes: Calendar open (general enquiries accepted) Salary: £13.30–£14.85 per hour (as of April)
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