Care Assistant

Holland & Barrett; Trowbridge, Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in Trowbridge seeks a Female Care Assistant (Driver) to deliver compassionate, client-centred home care. The role offers part-time or full-time hours with guaranteed shifts. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, providing personal care, and fostering client relationships. No previous experience is necessary, and all training is provided. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be eligible to work in the UK. Join us and make a difference in people's lives while enjoying 29 days of paid holiday.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

45p per mile

Career progression

29 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

Important role requirements (please read before applying)

• 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).

Join Saxon Care – Where Compassion Meets Community

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.

Why work with us

• 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

What you’ll do

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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.
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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.