Care Professional Guaranteed Contracted Hours

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Bath, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 11, 2025 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're seeking a dedicated Care Professional with guaranteed contracted hours to join our team in Bath, United Kingdom. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate support to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

  • Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and medication reminders
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging them in conversation and activities
  • Prepare nutritious meals and assist with light housekeeping tasks
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings as needed
  • Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or well-being to the care management team
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and any significant events during shifts
  • Collaborate with other care professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care
  • Participate in ongoing training and development programmes to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Adapt care plans to meet the individual needs and preferences of each client
  • Promote clients' independence and dignity at all times
  • Experience in supporting older people in a professional or personal capacity is desirable
  • Confident in the use of a mobile phone and basic technology
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
  • Adaptability to meet the diverse needs of individual clients
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate nature with a genuine passion for supporting others
  • Flexibility to work alternate weekends and provide continuity of care
  • Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for client visits and outings
  • Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks
  • Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a care setting
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Empathy and patience when working with vulnerable individuals
  • Willingness to participate in our award-winning training programme
  • Must reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK (we are not sponsoring visa applications at this time)

Benefits

  • From £13.50 per hour for flexible contracts. 
  • Paid Travel and Waiting time between client visits 
  • Paid mileage, with payments matched to current fuel prices.
  • Paid on-boarding training and ongoing training including CPR and Dementia training. Free qualifications such as The Care Certificate, NVQ diplomas and Level 2 certificates in a variety of topics
  • Paid holiday - accrues at a rate equivalent to 5.6 weeks a year pro rata
  • Regular working pattern with 1- hour minimum visits to regular clients.
  • Out of hours support from the Office team
  • Paid DBS
  • Paid caregiver team meetings and support visits
  • Free access for you AND your family to our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support line with free counselling sessions)
  • Care Professionals do not wear uniforms
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme - £100 for successful applicant referrals
  • Company Pension - Employer contributions
  • Cashback Healthcare scheme - claim back for everyday services such as dentists, opticians, physiotherapy, chiropractor

 

About this role

Summary

Provide compassionate personal care, companionship, and support in clients' homes in Bath.

Job title

Care Professional Guaranteed Contracted Hours

Experience level

desirable experience supporting older people

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

based in Bath, UK; remote work not specified

Salary

From £13.50 per hour for flexible contracts.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationtechnology usereliabilitytrustworthinessempathy

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal caremobilitmedication reminderscompanionship
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bath, UK

On-site City