Care Assistant

Care Assistant (Female, Driver) – Saxon Care
Locations: Trowbridge, Westbury, Melksham & surrounding areas
Pay: £ 12.40–£13.90 per hour (role & hours dependent)
Enhancements:
Time‑and‑a‑half on public holidays
Mileage:
45p per mile
Contract: Permanent —
full‑time or part‑time, guaranteed hours
Shifts: 07:00–14:30 and 16:00–22:00 (
alternate weekends required
)
Right to work: UK RTW required —
we’re unable to offer sponsorship

• Female applicants only
  , to meet the privacy and dignity needs of people receiving personal care (
  lawful Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (community/domiciliary role).

We’re a family‑run home care provider with over a decade of experience and recognition as a Top 20 Home Care Provider in South West England
. We deliver client‑centred care that promotes independence, dignity and respect — and we’re growing.

• Guaranteed hours (both full‑time and part‑time)
• 45p per mile
• Career progression: Care Certificate + ongoing professional development
• 29 days’ paid holiday (pro‑rata), including your birthday off
• Supportive management focused on safe, high‑quality care

• Support daily living: meal prep, medication prompts, light domestic tasks
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Offer companionship and support clients on outings
• Encourage involvement in care planning and outcomes
• Record visits and care notes accurately

• Kind, caring and reliable communicators
• Female
  , driver with own car
• Right to work in the UK (
  no sponsorship
  )
• No experience necessary — full training provided

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — care, retail, hospitality, admin, delivery — your empathy and commitment matter most.

Pre‑employment checks: Offer subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory references
.
Apply today and start a meaningful career with Saxon Care.
: 13348

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer. The female‑only requirement applies to this specific vacancy due to a lawful Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule
9) linked to privacy and dignity in personal care.