Female Care Assistant | Carer Southampton
We are family run, CQC Outstanding, and always pushing the boundaries for excellent care delivery in our Community. Join us and make a real difference!
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Care Assistant – Southampton Area | Higher Pay, Paid Training & Mileage | Zero-Hour Contract | Meaningful Career
Earn £14.80–£17.15 per hour (including holiday pay), enjoy paid training (£230 including shadowing), and receive £0.35 per mile mileage allowance while building a genuinely meaningful career in care. We are currently recruiting Care Assistants on a zero-hour contract, with a strong preference for candidates available for morning shifts in the Southampton area.
This is more than just work . It’s a chance to make a real difference every day while having flexibility, support, and recognition for the care you provide.
Who we are
We are a family-run, award-winning home care provider with over 10 years of experience delivering outstanding care in the community. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC and recognised with a 5 Star WorkBuzz Award.
What we do
We support individuals in their own homes, helping them live safely, independently, and with dignity. Our Care Assistants deliver personalised, compassionate care that truly improves lives across the Southampton community.
What you’ll receive
Weekday pay: £14.80 – £16.59 per hour (including holiday pay)
Weekend pay: £15.30 – £17.15 per hour (including holiday pay)
Paid training: 2 weeks + shadowing (£230)
Mileage: £0.35 per mile
Flexible zero-hour contract
Career progression opportunities
Supportive, family-run working culture
Access to a Mental Health First Aider
Enhanced rates for weekends & bank holidays
What we’re looking for
Ability to work morning shifts (preferred), evenings, and alternate weekends
Minimum availability of 25 hours per week
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential)
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Able to work under a zero-hour contract
A compassionate, reliable, and caring nature
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you will:
Provide personal care and medication support
Assist with meals and light household tasks
Support clients to stay safe, active, and independent
Accompany clients to appointments and social activities
Travel between clients’ homes across the Southampton area
This is a community-based role, so flexibility and willingness to travel is essential.
How to apply
If you are looking for a rewarding care career in Southampton where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in care.
- Department
- Care Team
- Role
- Care Assistant
- Locations
- Shirley, Bursledon
So, why join our team?
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Flexible Working Hours
Work around your children and your family, care for others in your spare time!
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Scope for Progression
There is the opportunity to study for an Apprenticeship/NVQ or the potential to even move into a 'Team Leading' or Management role.
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Leading Pay
Compared to other local care companies, at Right at Home Solent we offer one of the highest hourly working wages!
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Full Training and Support
As well as having fully-comprehensive training on your induction, you will also have constant training and support throughout your career with us. Our in-house training, is fun, interactive and you finish achieving the Care Certificate!
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Work Close to Home
We aim to keep all of our CareGivers working as close to home as possible - so don't worry you won't have to worry about long drives everyday! However, we do pay mileage! So any mileage you do while at work will be reimbursed!
We are CQC Rated 'Outstanding'
Right at Home Solent is an award-winning, family-run home care company which covers Southampton, Fareham, Gosport and New Forest East. We are actually one of less than 2% of care companies that are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) which means that we provide the highest level of care; we thrive to provide the best quality of care for all of our clients! Join our friendly team today as a CareGiver to help our clients live fulfilling lives from the comfort of their own homes!
About Right at Home Solent & Southampton
Right at Home Solent is a quality home-care provider in the local community. We cover Southampton, Fareham and surrounding areas, and our aim is to support vulnerable adults, older people and their families. Some of our services include, Personal Care Support, Dementia Care, Hospital to Home, Companionship, Outings, and much more.