Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care (Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding Areas)
Car Drivers & Motorcyclists Only | £14.24 - £14.80 per hour | PAID TRAVEL TIME
WE PAY YOUR TRAVEL TIME – From Your First Call To Your Last Call.
At Availl, we value your time. We pay you for every minute from the start of your first call to the end of your last call, including all travel between clients. No unpaid gaps.
£14.24 - £14.80 per hour | Weekly Pay
Full-Time & Part-Time | Permanent Set Rota
Enhanced Rates for Weekends & Public Holidays
Are you a caring, compassionate and reliable individual looking for a rewarding career in care?
Availl is recruiting dedicated Care Assistants to join our Domiciliary Care team covering Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages. This is a community-based role supporting people in their own homes, helping them remain independent, safe and comfortable.
Please note: This is a domiciliary care position involving home visits throughout the community. Care calls start from 30 minutes and you will travel between clients' homes during your shifts – and that travel time is fully paid.
This Position is for Car Drivers & Motorcyclists Only
Due to the nature of domiciliary care and the rural locations we cover around Bury St Edmunds, you must be a car driver or motorcyclist to be considered.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking carers who can commit to working on a permanent set rota, with agreed working days and availability. This role is ideal for candidates looking for stable, regular work rather than ad-hoc shifts.
We are recruiting both:
Full-time Care Assistants
Part-time Care Assistants
All candidates must be able to work every other weekend.
Shift Patterns Available
We provide care throughout the day and are looking for carers who can work within one or more of the following time periods:
Morning Calls: 07:00 – 11:00
Lunch Calls: 11:30 – 15:30
Tea Calls: 16:00 – 19:00
Bed Calls: 19:30 – 21:30
Availability across multiple call periods is advantageous and can provide additional hours.
Your Responsibilities
Personal care, medication support, moving and handling, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship and emotional support, promoting independence and dignity.
Essential Requirements
- Caring, compassionate and dependable nature
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car or motorcycle – ESSENTIAL (Car Drivers & Motorcyclists Only)
- Ability to travel between clients' homes, including rural locations around Bury St Edmunds
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided
What We Offer
- PAID travel time from first to last call
- Permanent contracted work on a regular rota
- Weekly pay
- Work close to home across Bury St Edmunds
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced rates for weekends and public holidays
- Free CQC-compliant training and Care Certificate
- Career progression opportunities, apprenticeships and specialist training
- Carer of the Month recognition programme
- Ongoing support from our friendly and experienced office team
DBS: A DBS Update Service subscription is preferred; however, this is not essential as we can apply for a new Enhanced DBS on your behalf.
Sponsorship Information: We do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfers. However, if you currently hold valid sponsorship with another employer and are legally able to undertake supplementary employment, we may be able to offer up to 20 hours per week alongside your existing sponsorship arrangement.
About Availl
Established in 2007, Availl has provided outstanding care services across the East of England for over 18 years. We are proud winners of the Great British Care Awards and live by the ethos: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Availl is an equal opportunities employer.
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Pay: From £14.21 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
