Community Care Assistant

Posting date05 November 2026

Closing date29/11/2026 23:59:00

SalaryMeets national minimum wage,

LocationCherishers 811 C I C, 19 Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2DP

CompanyCherishers 811 CIC

Job typePERMANENT

HoursFull Time

Reference6aeca3316dc23220be3e57a7

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Job Type: Full-time / Part-time & Flexible shifts available, alternate weekends required

You will be travelling between local clients’ homes in the Rugeley area only (10 Miles Radius of WS15), providing essential care and support that helps older people live safely and independently in their own homes.

We are a local domiciliary care provider offering stable contracts, paid travel time, and fully funded qualifications. Experience is welcome but not required – we provide full paid training.

What We Offer (Why People Choose Us)

Driving role – own car required
Guaranteed contracted hours available
From £13.10 per hour
Paid travel time between visits
Paid mileage
Local rounds within Rugeley (10 Mile Radius of WS15)
Paid shadow shifts

Fully funded, nationally recognised qualifications, including:
• Care Certificate
• Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Clear career progression to Senior Carer / Supervisor roles

Your Responsibilities
• Driving between clients’ homes within Rugeley (WS15 – 10 Mile Radius)
• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Medication support
• Meal preparation and light domestic tasks
• Companionship and emotional support
• Supporting independence, dignity, and wellbeing

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

This role suits people who:
• Enjoy driving locally
• Enjoy socialising with the elderly
• Want guaranteed, stable hours
• Are looking for meaningful, people-focused work
• Want long-term employment with paid qualifications
Care experience is not essential – reliability, kindness, and a good attitude matter most.

Requirements:

Full UK driving licence
Own vehicle (essential)
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to work some weekends (rota-based)
Good spoken English

Why Work With Us?

We believe care workers deserve:
• Paid travel time
• Predictable income
• Local rotas
• Time to care properly
• Supportive management

Many providers don’t offer this. We do.

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