Care Assistant

At Abicare, we’re looking for reliable, caring people who genuinely want to make a difference in their local community.

This role can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have.

Many of our carers have stayed with us for years because they feel supported, valued, and know their work matters.

Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Community Carer, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Practitioner is welcomed but not essential.

We are looking for Care Assistants in Builth Wells and the surrounding areas, including Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader, Llanwrtyd Wells, Newbridge-on-Wye and Erwood.

About The Role

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality domiciliary care and home care support to clients within their own homes.

Your role may include:

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Dementia support
• Assisting with daily living
• Promoting independence and well-being
• Travelling between clients in the community

This is a community-based role where no two days are the same.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Morning shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend availability

Typical care calls may begin from around 7 am.

We will work with your availability where possible, but flexibility is essential for this role.

Are you....

• Caring and compassionate?
• Reliable and professional?
• Comfortable working independently?
• Looking for a rewarding career in care?

Whether you already have experience as a:

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Domiciliary Carer
• Community Carer

or are completely new to care, we would love to hear from you.

Full training provided.

• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel between clients within the community
• Full UK driving licence preferred in most areas
• Access to a vehicle is preferred in most areas
• Positive and patient approach

• Competitive hourly pay, inclusive of holiday pay
• Paid induction & training
• Paid travel time between care calls
• 35p per mile contribution
• Welcome bonus
• Ongoing support from a friendly local team
• Career progression opportunities
• Shadow shifts and ongoing development
• Support towards Care Certificate training

Required Criteria

• Ability to work independently within the community
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
• Comfortable travelling between client visits throughout the day

Desired Criteria

• Previous care experience (not essential)

Skills Needed

Adaptability to Change, Providing Care, Empathy

About The Company

Our Story

At Abicare, we believe that care can be reimagined to better meet the needs of today’s society. Our founder recognised the transformative power of care to enhance lives and contribute positively to communities.

Founded in 2006, Abicare has assembled a dedicated team of professionals who share a common vision: to revolutionise home care in the UK. Since our inception, we have made significant strides, including:

Opening five offices across England and Wales.

Introducing innovative technology for the elderly through our Abilink system, which led to the development of our intranet.

Creating industry‑recognised, fast‑track carer training programs—both six‑day and two‑day certifications.

Building a supportive community of carers who thrive in their roles.

Achieving a “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all locations.

Launching an extensive e‑learning platform that offers a diverse range of training courses, including our proprietary Abicare materials, to enhance the skills and knowledge of our carers.

Join us as we continue to redefine homecare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Company Culture

Only by having an excellent team can we offer the flexible Live‑in care and Visiting care that we do. Abicare believes care is a career and, like teaching or nursing, is often a calling. That’s why, regardless of background or relevant experience, we provide our team with the necessary training, supervision and ongoing support they need to thrive. We don’t just want our colleagues to enjoy their care work, we want them to achieve their full potential and help us to achieve our mission.

Our values

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