Care Assistant – Cobham – Driver Required
£13.80–£16.00 per hour | Paid travel time between clients, plus 45p per mile
Help people in Cobham and surrounding areas remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. Join Trinity Homecare as a visiting Care Assistant, providing personal care, practical support and companionship.
Previous professional care experience is welcome but isn’t essential. We provide induction, training and ongoing support.
Before you apply
You must hold a valid driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK and have access to your own vehicle.
You’ll need business insurance for your vehicle. We can advise on this.
You must already have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Hours are not guaranteed. Available work depends on client needs and how your availability matches the care required.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
Your availability and working area
We’re looking for carers with availability during morning visits (7am–2pm), evening visits (4pm–10pm) and weekends.
We’ll discuss which of these periods you can cover and how your availability matches current client needs.
You’ll visit clients in Cobham and surrounding areas. You must be confident driving between clients and comfortable travelling beyond the town itself where care is needed. We’ll explain the current working areas and travel involved during recruitment.
What you’ll do
You’ll follow each client’s individual care plan, supporting their choices and treating them with dignity and respect.
Most clients require personal care. Your duties may include:
Helping with washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
Supporting clients to get up, prepare for their day and settle into bed.
Helping with mobility and using moving and handling equipment in line with training and care plans.
Preparing meals and supporting clients with eating where needed.
Supporting prescribed medication in line with training, company procedures and care plans.
Providing companionship and helping clients enjoy hobbies and activities.
Shopping, light cleaning, laundry and other household tasks.
Accompanying or driving clients to appointments and activities.
You’ll also maintain accurate care and medication records, report changes or concerns promptly to the care team, and keep your required training up to date.
What you’ll bring
Kindness, patience, compassion and respect for others.
Reliability and commitment to the people who depend on your visits.
Good spoken and written English to communicate clearly and maintain accurate records.
Confidence working independently, following care plans and asking for support when needed.
A willingness to learn and adapt to individual clients’ needs.
Your pay and benefits
£13.80–£16.00 per hour.
Paid travel time between client visits.
45p per mile mileage reimbursement between client visits.
Fully funded training and opportunities to gain accredited qualifications.
Free DBS check and uniform.
Workplace pension.
Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £350, subject to scheme terms.
Apply to join Trinity Homecare
If you’re caring, dependable and comfortable supporting people with their personal care needs, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today. We’ll discuss your availability and how it matches our current care opportunities.
For 30 years, Trinity Homecare has been supporting people to live safely and independently in the place they know best – their own home.
We're proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and to have built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care.
When you join Trinity Homecare, you'll receive the training, support and ongoing development you need to provide great care with confidence. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the sector, you'll be joining a team that takes the quality of the care we provide – and the people who provide it – seriously.
If you live in or around Cobham, can travel across the local area and share our commitment to treating people with kindness, dignity and respect, apply today to join Trinity Homecare.
