Care Assistant/driver (New Rates £13.50-£16ph, £300 joining incentive)

Ann's

unknown$28k-$33k/yrPosted Aug 22, 2026
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About the role

Choose Ann's you can earn £13.50- £16.00 per hour with increased paid mileage - 35p per mile and up to £300 joining bonus!

Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena and surrounding areas Community team.

We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. This role is not suitable for sponsorship

If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you!

Ann’s Home Care is a family run Company established 25 years ago as a Domiciliary care agency by its current owners Pat and Ann McQuade. The company enjoys a reputation for the delivery of quality care, unparalleled staff retention and for putting our clients and staff at the heart of everything we do.

We at Ann’s aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann’s because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.

As a care assistant you can expect:

Flexible working hours and shift patterns

Guaranteed Full time hours

Competitive hourly wage (£13.50 Monday - Saturday tea time and £15.50 Saturday BTB and Sunday and £12.71 for sitting services. up to £16.00 for emergency over and bank holidays.)

Higher rate of pay for Easter Monday and 12th July

Paid mileage – increased to 35p per mile

Dedicated and competent management team

Job satisfaction

£300 joining bonus for full time fully flexible staff £150 joining bonus for part time staff or those who are not fully flexible

Fortnightly pay

Professional training and qualifications

Induction Training

Free access check, training and uniform

Full PPE will be provided in line with the trust guidelines

Key Requirements

Have 2 suitable references

Be caring and friendly

Have a valid driving licence and vehicle

Be eligible to work in the UK

Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills)

Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

Assisting and enabling

Washing and dressing

Taking food and refreshment

Mobility

Bed making

Providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client

Companionship and care

Administering medication

Contributing to record keeping

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer

*T&C's apply

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.50-£16.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Are you over the age of 18?

Do you live in Ballymena?

This role is not suitable for sponsorship

Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and access to a car (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

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