Company: Hope Care Service Agency
Location: Cheltenham and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.00–£16.00 per hour, plus paid travel time and mileage
Typical gross weekly earnings: Approximately £500–£700, depending on hours worked, pay rate and travel time.
Immediate starts available
Job description
Hope Care Service Agency is recruiting Female Care Assistants to join our growing domiciliary care team in Cheltenham.
This position offers a regular, full-time working pattern across five days per week, including alternate weekends. You will receive a structured weekly rota, consistent hours and regular clients.
We are looking for people who want reliable, long-term work and can commit fully to the role. This position is not suitable for applicants seeking occasional, part-time or highly flexible work.
Driver required: You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for work. You will drive between clients’ homes throughout your working day.
Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Due to the personal care needs and preferences of the people we support, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Typical working pattern
- Five working days per week
- Alternate weekend working required
- Start from approximately 7:00am
- Care visits scheduled throughout the day
- Breaks between care runs where the rota allows
- Finish by approximately 8:00pm
Your rota will include scheduled care visits across our operating hours. Depending on client requirements, there may be breaks between calls during quieter periods.
Although weekly hours may vary according to client needs, we aim to provide consistent hours, sensible local care runs and a structured weekly rota.
Applicants must be able to work across the full operating day when scheduled. This position is not suitable for someone who can only work mornings, evenings or selected days.
About the role
As a Care Assistant, you will help people remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.
You will usually support the same clients each week, allowing you to build trusted relationships and deliver consistent, person-centred care.
We focus on continuity of care, sensible local runs and creating a supportive working environment where our carers are genuinely valued.
What you’ll do
- Support clients with washing, dressing, toileting and other personal care
- Assist with medication in accordance with care plans and training
- Prepare meals and drinks
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Assist with light household tasks
- Support clients with mobility and safe movement
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
- Observe and report changes in clients’ needs or wellbeing
- Complete accurate and timely digital care records
- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and infection-control procedures
What we offer
- £14.00–£16.00 per hour
- Paid travel time between care visits
- Paid mileage
- Typical weekly earnings of £500–£700
- Regular, full-time working pattern
- Structured and consistent weekly rota
- Regular local clients
- Paid induction and training
- Care Certificate training where required
- Ongoing support from an experienced and responsive management team
- Holiday pay
- Company pension
- Uniform provided
- Opportunities for further training and career progression
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
What we’re looking for
- A kind, caring and dependable approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and a strong commitment to clients
- Availability to work five days per week
- Availability across our operating hours of approximately 7:00am–8:00pm
- Availability to work alternate weekends
- A full UK driving licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle for work
- Appropriate vehicle insurance for work purposes
- The right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
- Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory employment references
- Confidence using a smartphone to access rotas and complete digital care records
Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential. Full induction and training will be provided to the right candidate.
Why join Hope Care Service Agency?
We believe great care starts with great carers.
At Hope Care Service Agency, we provide our team with regular work, consistent clients, supportive management and genuine opportunities to develop their careers.
If you are looking for a stable and rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Apply online today to join our growing Cheltenham care team.
Important: Applications must be made online. Interviews and office visits are by confirmed appointment only. Please do not attend our office without an appointment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
- Are you available to work alternate weekends?
- Are you available to work five days per week across our operating hours (approximately 7:00am–8:00pm)?
- Are you looking for a full-time position with consistent weekly hours?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
