Domiciliary Care Assistants - Dorking Surrey
We are looking for Domiciliary Care Assistants - to work at our New and Innovated Branch in DORKING.
We are a not-for-profit Home Care Service which works to deliver a high standard of care to our clients in the community.
If you are a caring nature person and a reliable professional and is looking to make a difference to someone's life, this is the JOB for you!
Shifts available: 36 hours a week with alternate weekends.
Qualifications Required:
- Previous Experience (at Least 1 Year)
- Has right to work in the UK (essential - we not not offer sponsorship to work in the UK).
Pay:
With A Care Certificate - £14.31 - going up to £15.82 at Weekends. (Bank Holidays £21.47).
With A Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2 or 3 - £15.11 -going up to £16.61 at Weekends (Bank Holidays £22.67).
Other Benefits:
- Travel time paid between visits (*Ts and Cs apply)
- £150/year towards breakdown cover and MOT (*Ts and Cs apply)
- Contribution towards car business insurance paid (*Ts and Cs apply)
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile.
- Health and Wellbeing App, including health and counselling services
- Paid holiday (pro-rata).
- Paid ongoing training and development.
- Career progression within our charity.
- Referral scheme.
- Free PPE, free DBS, and free uniform.
- Funded Blue Light Card.
Requirements:
- A UK driving licence and your own vehicle are required.
- All offers will be subject to a clear Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work check and a minimum of 2 satisfactory references.
· Please note that Abbeyfield are not able to offer sponsorship in the UK.
Full job description
Domiciliary Care Assistant – Dorking Surrey
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.
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.
*Ts and Cs
Travel time will be paid based on the durations calculated by the RM using the Access software programme. The travel rate will be set at the national minimum wage (£12.71 from 1 April 2026).
MOT/Breakdown: This will be paid annually through payroll upon submission of a valid 12-month MOT certificate and proof of breakdown cover. If only an MOT certificate is provided, payment will be limited to £50. The full amount will be paid where both are in place to encourage staff to maintain breakdown cover. Payment is made once per year and only after six months of service, subject to proof of purchase.
Business Insurance: This will be an annual payment of up to £50, reimbursed upon presentation of a valid receipt.
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £14.31-£22.67 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 37.0 per week
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for sponsorship in the uk? Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.
- Do you live within 10 mile radius of RH4 3BL?
- Do you have sponsorship with your current employer?
Language:
- excellent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
