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Average £13 per hour
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Pay & benefits

  1. Inflation-Beating Pay – average annual income of over £27,000 (£13.00 an hour).
  2. Full Shift Pay – full hourly rate includes all travel time and waiting time.
  3. Guaranteed Pay Contract – No zero-hour contracts!
  4. 45p Per Mile For Travel – plus an extra supplement due to the current high fuel costs.
  5. Refer a Friend Bonus
  6. Enhanced Overtime Hourly Rates – receive 25% extra.
  7. Extra Holiday – 28 days paid holiday plus an extra one every year you’re with us, up to 33 days.
  8. Full Private Medical Insurance – with the option to add your family.
  9. Early Pay Programme – access your pay before pay day.

Home care jobs in Melksham

Abney & Baker, The Fairer Home Care Company

Your chance to make a real difference in your community at a company that cares about you and our clients.

We’re looking for 2 awesome home carers to join our local supportive Community Team based in Melksham, Devizes & surrounding areas to bring a smile to our clients’ daily lives.

What makes Abney & Baker different?

  1. Feel Valued – Our pay truly reflects the impact you have on other people’s lives. A full-time carer with us can earn over £24,400 a year, way above the UK average.
  2. Guaranteed Pay Contracts – Have confidence your pay will never drop below a certain level. No dreaded ‘zero hours’ contracts here!
  3. Full Shift Pay – Full Shift Pay means you’ll always be paid at the full hourly rate from the start of the first visit to the end of the last visit in every shift, including all travel time, waiting time and any gaps in your run.
  4. Enhanced Overtime Rate – Receive 25% extra on your hourly rate if you pick up any extra visits.
  5. Progression Opportunities – Over 75% of our care management team started as carers. We believe in developing our team and promoting from within.

Job description

Job role: Home carer

Job location: Melksham, Devizes & surrounding areas

Salary: Full rate of hourly pay, including all travel, waiting time, induction, training, and when you’re with clients.

25% extra paid for overtime rates for additional shifts over your requested average weekly hours and outside of your regular availability, as set out in your Work Pattern.

Average hourly rate is based on a mix of weekday, evening and weekend shifts.

  • Average hourly pay: £13.00
  • Full time pay equivalent: Over £27,000
  • Weekdays (daytime): £12.30
  • Weekdays (evening): £12.90
  • Weekends (daytime): £13.80
  • Weekends (evening): £14.50
  • Plus additional pay for Bank Holidays

Rates in place from 1st February 2024.

Shifts

  • A mix of 7 am-3 pm and 3 pm-10 pm including working alternate weekends.
  • This is a community-based home care worker role, and you’ll support clients predominantly around Melksham, Devizes & surrounding areas.
  • As a company we cover Bath, Trowbridge, Corsham, Keynsham, Saltford & Weston and surrounding areas, so you may need to travel beyond your standard area occasionally.
  • You need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. You also need to have a right to work in the UK and settled status as we’re unable to offer sponsorship.
  • You’ll be paid for your full shift, from the first minute of your first visit right through to the last minute of your last visit in each shift.
  • GDPR – We take the way we collect and use your personal data seriously. Please read our policy on GDPR here.

What experience do you need?

  • We hire on attitude, so even those without any previous experience can succeed in the home carer industry, you just need to have the passion to want to care and support others and make a positive difference to their lives.
  • We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to experience life with support from quality home care services. This is why all candidates go through our paid full induction training before heading out to support clients. And don’t worry, there will always be support available throughout each shift from both your dedicated manager and teammates.

Community teams

To support our business growth, we’ve created Community Teams. It’s our way of organising ourselves to provide the best care for our clients and the best experience for our carers.

Everyone within your small and locally focused. Community Team will know each other well, support each other fully, and know all your clients as people, not just names.

We’re passionate about making lives better for clients, carers, and our communities, and this is just one step we’re taking to put that into practice – to make sure we walk the talk!

Our shared values

companionship

Do the right thing

You believe in being honest and ethical in everything you do and every decision you make.

Do the best job you can

You set high standards for yourself and others. You are results-focused and want the best outcome possible from every situation.

Show you care

You want us to be a caring company, as well as a care company. You’re supportive and show empathy and understanding.

Reflect, learn & grow

You are always curious and never satisfied. You look for opportunities to reflect, learn and grow both for yourself as an individual and for Abney & Baker.

FAQ’s about home care jobs

Do you need qualifications to be a home carer?

No, you don’t need qualifications to be a home carer in the UK. At Abney & Baker we provide full training so that our employees are fully qualified and equipped with all the skills necessary to provide excellent care. We provide full training and ongoing support in your caregiver’s work environment.

What are the duties of a home carer?

Duties of a Home Carer:

Provide care and support to people’s loved ones who can no longer manage day to day at home on their own. This is where the “care” part comes in.

Help them eat, get washed and dressed; give companionship care and support; help with housework like cooking, cleaning and laundry; support with getting to doctor’s appointments or other social needs (e.g. shopping); preparing meals or snacks; home help & personal care.

Can I work as a care assistant without certification?

In the UK, care assistants do not require certification to work. However, many care assistant roles may require a Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Caregiving. The National Care Certificate is an award offered by the Skills for Care and Development Agency that recognises care staff who have met national standards. It is not mandatory, but it may be useful for those looking to pursue a career in care.

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