DRIVING CARE ASSISTANT – VARIOUS AREAS OF PLYMOUTH
Love Driving? Love Helping People?
At Plymouth Care is looking for a Driving Care Assistant to support clients across Plymouth.
This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives every day while building a rewarding career within Health and Social Care.
If you are caring, compassionate, reliable, and enjoy supporting others to remain independent, we would love to hear from you. No previous care experience is required as full training will be provided.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting clients in their own homes
- Assisting with medication
- Helping with shopping and daily tasks
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Promoting independence and dignity
- Providing personal care support
- Supporting with oral care
- Encouraging activities that promote wellbeing and brain stimulation
- Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition and hydration
- Working alongside other professionals to support clients' needs and requirements
- Working in a person-centred way to ensure every client receives the right care and support tailored to their individual needs
Essential Requirements
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have access to your own vehicle
- Be caring, reliable, and professional
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- £12.80 per hour weekdays
- £13.15 per hour weekends
- £15.80 per hour bank holidays
- Travel and waiting time paid at £12.71 per hour
- 45p per mile mileage allowance
- 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)
- Training is paid at £12.71 per hour
- Full induction programme supporting completion of the Care Certificate
- Access to ongoing training and development
- Care Certificate and NVQ opportunities
- Blue Light Card Scheme – shopping discounts
- Free 24-hour counselling service
- Pension Scheme
- Financial and health wellbeing advice and support
- Free uniform
- DBS refund upon successful completion of probation
- Career progression opportunities
Why Join At Plymouth Care?
At Plymouth Care is a not-for-profit organisation wholly owned by Plymouth City Council. We are committed to supporting people to remain independent within their own homes while investing in the development, wellbeing, and success of our staff.
Whether you are looking to start a career in care or continue your journey within the sector, we will provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.
Apply Today
Join a team that values compassion, dignity, and person-centred care.
Apply today and start a career that truly makes a difference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80-£15.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
