About the role
Job Description
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will build meaningful relationships with regular clients and provide high-quality, person-centred care to support them in their own homes.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Personal care and daily support
* Meal preparation and medication assistance
* Companionship, conversation, and reassurance
* Support with outings, appointments, and pet care
Working With Us
We offer flexible schedule options to suit your availability (average 30 hours per week, alternating weekends with a day off in lieu):
* Full-Time Availability: Flexible across split shifts between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
* Part-Time Morning Availability: Shifts between 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Part-Time Evening Availability: Shifts between 16:00 PM – 22:00 PM
Paid client introductions are provided so you feel confident, supported, and familiar with your clients from day one.
What We Offer
* Pay Rate: £13.50 – £15.00 per hour
* Travel Pay: Paid travel time, paid waiting time, plus 45p per mile mileage allowance
* Holiday: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
* Pension: Company pension scheme
* Development: Full training provided to achieve your Care Certificate and beyond
* Support: Ongoing support from a welcoming, local team
Requirements
* Driving license and access to a reliable vehicle (recommended depending on local routes)
* A caring, compassionate nature
* Previous care experience is preferred, but full training is provided for the right candidate
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
* A caring, dependable, and professional approach
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential due to the rural nature of our client base)
* Right to work in the UK
An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your time, care and compassion truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please give us a call on 01672 555560 or apply today and a friendly member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role further.
Additional Information
If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.