Domiciliary Care Assistant
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Location: BS13
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
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Ref: VAC-03101
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2025
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Start Date: 04/08/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Flexible hours between Monday-Sunday inc evenings 4pm-10pm
Brief Description
We are looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team as Domiciliary Care Assistants in Bristol. This rewarding role involves providing care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Qualifications Required
No formal qualifications are required as full training is provided. However, experience in care or a related field would be beneficial.
Personal Qualities
Caring and empathetic nature.
Patience and resilience in challenging situations.
Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Skills Required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
Good time management and organisational abilities.
Driving skills and confidence in navigating between clients' locations.
Training to be Provided
N/A
Future Prospects
This role offers opportunities for career progression within the care sector. Many of our Care Assistants progress to senior roles, supervisory positions, or specialised areas of care. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be available to support your career growth.
Vacancy Detail
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will:
Support individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
Assist clients with medication and mobility needs.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Travel between clients’ homes, ensuring timely visits and maintaining excellent care standards. Mileage costs are covered.
You will have flexible working hours, including daytime and evening shifts (4 pm - 10 pm), allowing you to balance work with other commitments. A competitive rate of £12.21 per hour is offered on weekdays, with an enhanced rate of £12.71 per hour on weekends. Full training, a uniform, PPE, and a DBS check are provided.
Other Information
You must have your own car and a valid driving licence, as this role involves traveling to clients’ homes. Mileage cost is covered.
The work can sometimes be physically and emotionally demanding but is immensely rewarding.
You will need to be available for flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Uniform, PPE, and DBS checks are provided to ensure your safety and professionalism.