Community Care Worker

Community Care Worker (Female* Driver) – Southampton

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Home Care Support Worker / Domiciliary Care Assistant
Flexible rota-based shifts available Monday to Sunday (alternate weekends)
Salary £25,350 per annum based on 37.5 hours per week
From £13.00 per hour + Paid Travel Time and Mileage
Guaranteed hours / zero hour contracts available

Are you a compassionate, reliable individual looking to make a genuine impact in people's lives? We're expanding our home care team in Southampton and are looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join us.
We are particularly seeking carers to provide strong coverage across SO14, SO15, SO16, SO18 and SO19 with good availability, particularly for weekends and Bank Holidays.

Why Join Us?

At the heart of what we do is continuity of care - ensuring our clients see familiar faces and receive consistent, high-quality support. Right now, we're growing to strengthen our team and reduce reliance on temporary staff, meaning you'll play a key role in improving care stability and client wellbeing from day one .

Pay & Benefits

From £13.00 per hour
Paid travel time (National Living Wage)
45p per mile (business mileage)
Enhanced pay rates for weekends and Bank Holidays
Guaranteed hour contracts available
6 weeks paid annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
Paid birthday off
Paid training (National Living Wage)
QCF/NVQ qualifications (enhanced pay above Level 2)
Blue Light Card (national discounts)
Employer pension contribution
Free uniform & ID badge
Career progression opportunities
Flexible Working Hours

Shifts Available

We are especially looking for people who can work:

Weekend and Bank Holiday shifts between 07:00 and 22:00 – where demand is highest
Early mornings (07:00–10:00)
Evenings (17:00 - 22:00)
Flexible weekday hours also available
If you can support during these times, you'll be making the biggest difference!

Where You'll Work

If you're based in SO14, SO15, SO16, SO18 or SO19, you'll benefit from shorter travel times, consistent local work, and the rewarding opportunity to support people within your own community.

What We're Looking For

*Female (Genuine Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
Full, valid UK driving licence
Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Right to work in the UK (no CoS available)
Must live locally to Southampton area
Kind, dependable, and patient individuals
Willingness to work weekends and/or early mornings
No previous care experience required – full training provided. Experience in care, support work, healthcare, or domiciliary care is advantageous but not essential.

What You'll Do

Support clients in their own homes with personal care and daily routines
Help with medication, meals, and companionship
Provide reassurance and consistency to build trusted relationships
Be part of a team delivering high-quality, person-centred care

About SCA Care

Social Care in Action (SCA Care) delivers Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care services across Hampshire.

Apply Today
If you're ready to join a team that values compassion, consistency, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start a rewarding career where your time truly matters.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
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