Part Time Care Assistant

Make 2025 the Year You Change Lives – Including Your Own

At Right at Home Chippenham, we provide outstanding, person-centred care to adults who wish to remain living independently in the comfort of their own homes. We're proud to be a local employer that truly values, supports, and invests in our team—and we’re now inviting compassionate individuals to join us as Full-Time Support Workers.

Whether you're looking for a meaningful new career path or a role that fits your lifestyle and values, this opportunity offers more than just a job. It offers purpose, flexibility, and real professional development.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be working with clients across your local community, providing a wide range of support, which may include:

• Assisting with personal care, such as washing, dressing, and bathing
• Supporting with medication prompts and administration
• Offering companionship—sharing conversation, hobbies, and daily routines
• Preparing meals and supporting nutritional needs
• Carrying out light housekeeping and home safety checks
• Assisting with mobility, including helping clients in and out of bed
• Supporting clients to attend appointments or social outings

Every day is different, and every visit makes a genuine impact on someone’s life.

We believe that to provide the best care, our team must feel cared for too. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive Pay:
  From £14.25/hour weekdays, and £15.50/hour weekends
• Bank Holiday Enhancements: 1.5x standard pay rate
• Paid Travel Time:
  We pay for the time spent travelling between clients
• Mileage Reimbursement: 35p per mile
• Paid Induction & Shadowing:
  Including three days of paid training and supported introductory shifts
• Free Enhanced DBS Check
• Holiday Pay: 28 days per year (pro-rata)
• Pension Contribution
• Sickness Pay (after qualifying period)
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme:
  Earn up to £150 for each successful referral
• Free Blue Light Card:
  Access exclusive discounts with UK retailers
• Ongoing Training and Development:
  Career pathways, NVQs, and leadership roles available
• Supportive Work Culture:
  Monthly team events, 24/7 on-call support, regular one-to-one check-ins
• Local Work:
  We aim to keep you working in your nearest area to reduce travel

At Right at Home Chippenham, we’re proud to provide training that goes far beyond the basics. Whether you're new to care or bringing past experience, our structured approach ensures you feel confident, prepared, and fully supported in your role from day one—and as you grow with us.

1. Three Days of In-Person, Classroom-Based Training

Your journey begins with a comprehensive three-day, face-to-face induction held at our local office. This practical, hands-on training includes:

• Medication Training – Safe handling, administration, and accurate record keeping
• Basic Life Support – Emergency response, CPR, and first aid essentials
• Manual Handling – Safe movement and transfer techniques that protect both you and your clients
• Key care skills including infection control, communication, and person-centred support

This training provides a strong foundation and ensures you’re confident before visiting clients on your own.

2. Shadowing Shifts

Following your classroom training, you’ll complete supervised shadowing visits with experienced Care Givers. This gives you the opportunity to observe real visits, ask questions, and begin your work with reassurance and guidance.

3. E-Learning Platform:
Learn Everything You Need to Know

You’ll also be enrolled on our comprehensive e-learning platform, which covers all core areas of home care. These include:

• Dementia awareness
• Fire safety
• Health and safety
• Infection prevention
• Safeguarding
• Food hygiene
• Mental capacity and more

This online training ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to deliver safe, high-quality care—at your own pace.

4. Fully Funded NVQ Qualifications

We’re committed to your long-term development. After 12 months of employment, we offer you the opportunity to complete a fully funded NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care. This nationally recognised qualification can open doors to senior and specialist roles, and we’ll support you every step of…