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I never thought I could do care or even enjoy it. As it turns out, I love it. No two days are the same. Great, supportive management and colleagues. I've never woken up dreading going to work.
Current Carer · 4 years with us
Great Place to Work
Careers at Abney & Baker: join our team
Here you're genuinely valued and supported. You'll be part of a team where your hard work is appreciated and you make a real difference every day.
Meet the team
See what it's like to work with us
#1
Best Workplace for Women
#1
Best Workplace in Healthcare
85%
say it's a great place to work
£32,500
you can earn each year
Why join us
A team where you're valued and respected
You deserve to be valued and recognised for the vital work you do as a carer, and that's exactly what you can expect here. Since 2015 we've been changing the way care teams are treated, taking a stand against the lack of appreciation that's all too common in the industry.
By looking after you, we free you to focus on what truly matters: caring for those who need it most. That's at the heart of our purpose: making life better for our clients, our carers and our community.
Benefits
Looking after you, so you can look after others
Fair, full-shift pay
We pay for your whole shift (care time and travel), not just minutes at the door. Earn up to £32,500 a year.
Early pay programme
Access the pay you've earned within days of working a shift, whenever you need it.
Private medical insurance
Full private medical cover for you, with the option to add your family.
Profit share scheme
When the company succeeds, you share in it. Plus a refer-a-friend bonus.
Extra holiday
Earn an additional day of holiday allowance each year, up to 33 days.
We pay for the essentials
Your DBS check, uniform and PPE are covered, with a welcome pack during induction.
Training & development
No experience? No problem. We hire on attitude.
When you join us you'll start with a fully paid two-week induction, so you're confident and up to speed before you ever head out to a client. We invest in you the whole way, because you're at the front line of everything we do.
- Fully paid two-week induction programme
- Hands-on manual handling training in our dedicated training room
- Shadow shifts in the community with an experienced team member
- Safeguarding, dementia and personhood training
- Food hygiene and first aid training
- Complete your Care Certificate, paid at your full hourly rate
Carer stories
Hear it from the team themselves
Our carers describe what it's really like to work at Abney & Baker, in their own words.
Lydia's story
"The most rewarding part of the job are the clients."
Dion's story
"It's just amazing all around."
From our team
Don't just take our word for it
The managers here really do care about you as an individual. I've worked in care for 45 years and I want to stay here for as long as possible. You can 100% focus on the care you're providing.
Care & Support Team Member
My work-life balance is so much better and I'm so much happier in myself. They recognise you have a life outside of work. It makes me want to do my best for the company.
Jo · Care & Support Team Member
Current vacancies
We're hiring home carers across Bath & Wiltshire
We've got opportunities in the communities below. No two days are the same, and you'll always have the support of your local team behind you.
Bath Radstock Paulton Melksham Corsham Chippenham Trowbridge Bradford on Avon Keynsham
Ready to start a career that truly matters? Get in touch and our team will talk you through the roles available near you.