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Care Assistant

11/27/2025

As a Care Assistant, you will provide companionship and emotional support, assist with personal care, and help with meal preparation. You will also carry out light housekeeping tasks and deliver specialized care for clients with dementia or other conditions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind. With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.
About the Role

Company Description

Home Instead is the UK’s leading provider of home care services, committed to changing the way older people are supported in later life. With over 250 independently owned offices across the country, we deliver high-quality, relationship-led care that’s tailored to each individual.

Job Description

We’re looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join us as Full Time & Part-Time Care Professionals. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, personalised support to help older adults live comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing
  • Support with meal preparation and dietary needs
  • Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks
  • Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia or other conditions
  • Monitor and report on client well-being

What We’re Looking For

  • A kind, reliable nature – experience is welcome but not essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
  • A genuine passion for helping others
  • We are unable to offer Sponsorship

What We Offer

  • £13.25 per hour, £14 on weekends + enhanced Bank Holiday pay (£26.50/hr)
  • Paid travel time + 35p per mile mileage allowance
  • Minimum 1-hour visits with 15-minute travel time between calls
  • Free DBS check
  • Full training provided – no experience needed
  • 24/7 support and opportunities to grow
  • Health cash plan and local discounts
  • Blue Light Card – fully paid for by us
  • No uniform required – feel comfortable while you care
  • Flexible weekend shifts available

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career that truly makes a difference, apply now and become part of the Home Instead family.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)
  • Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Location:

  • Alresford SO24 (required)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

No experience necessary as we provide full training. All we ask of you is that you have a big heart, and want to make a difference to our clients lives. Driver with access to a suitable vehicle

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure..

 

Key Skills
CompassionPersonal CareMeal PreparationHousekeepingDementia CareMonitoring Well-beingCommunicationTeamworkReliabilityIndependenceEmotional SupportFlexibilityPassion for Helping Others
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Company PensionEmployee DiscountHealth & Wellbeing ProgrammeLife InsuranceReferral ProgrammeSick Pay
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