Job Description
Join Abicare as a Community Healthcare Assistant
At Abicare, we prioritize high-quality care with dignity and respect. We seek kind, compassionate staff who enrich the lives of our clients and their families.
A good Healthcare Assistant is simply someone who truly cares - they do the job because they know they can make a difference to an individual’s life, injecting some humour into a day, helping with small chores that improve clients’ quality of life, providing reassurance where confidence is low and lifting morale during those lonely moments. You don’t need to have experience, Abicare will provide everything you need to start your journey as a Community Healthcare Assistant.
Role Highlights:
Provide personal care, help with routines, meal preparation, light housework, companionship, social activities, and errands.
Be friendly, confident, and able to put clients at ease.
What We Offer:
* Full and part-time hours, with full training provided.
* Full time, part time, flexible guaranteed contracts available based around your availability
* £12.30 - £13.80 per hour plus 30p per mile mileage.
* Paid travel time, £200 refer-a-friend scheme, company pension.
* Flexible working patterns, 28 days holiday pay (pro-rata), free uniform and PPE.
* Paid training, ongoing career development, and a smartphone app for daily tasks and pay.
* On-call support, birthday off, Blue Light Discount Card, wellness hub, and employee assistance program.
* £400 welcome bonus.
Fast Track Application
Have you completed the care certificate qualification and can provide your certificates?
Do you have a practical M&H certificate dated within the last 12 months?
Do you have a practical medication certificate dated within the last 12 months?
If so, speak to your dedicated recruiter who can fast track your application and you could be working within a week!
About The Role
What We’re Looking For:
* Kind and caring individuals committed to making a difference.
* Willingness to learn and undergo training.
* Good written and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Calm under pressure, able to follow good hygiene standards, and flexible to work alternate weekends.
* Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available; you must have permission to work in the UK.
About Abicare:
We provide daily and live-in care, integrating innovative technology to enhance service delivery. Registered with CQC and CIW, we work closely with local health authorities and NHS commissioners.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Abicare!
Skills Needed
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
Our employees
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
We have 5 core values to help us achieve our mission – C.H.E.C.K
* Committed: We are committed to providing an excellent experience at all levels of the business.
* Honest: Develop an honest and open culture encouraging everyone to express their thoughts and opinions respectfully.
* Empowering: Empowering individuals to develop and use their competencies to be ambitious in achieving their goals.
* Collaborative: Develop a collaborative approach that is inclusive.
* Kind: Be kind.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Good written and communication skills.
* Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
* Good spoken English
Closing DateFriday 28th February, 2025