Care Assistant

Halescare; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid travel time

Generous mileage allowance

Free Blue Light Card

Referral bonus up to £517

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Job summary

Halescare is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant in Peterborough to support individuals in their homes. This role offers full paid training and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities include aiding personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. The position pays £12.71 per hour plus mileage, with various perks including paid travel, enhanced bank holiday rates, and comprehensive well-being support.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; previous work in hospitality, retail, or customer service valued.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Support medication management and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Reliable and honest team player

Strong communication skills

Passionate about helping others

Job description

# Care Assistant## Job IntroductionReady for a fresh start this spring? If you are caring, reliable, and looking for a rewarding career, Hales Homecare could be the perfect place for you. No experience is needed as full paid training is provided by our dedicated Internal Training Team.* Home Care Assistant* Based in Peterborough* Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.71 per hour* Hours: 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm* No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING A TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP. At Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day. Your Role as a Home Care AssistantAs a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Peterborough to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.Responsibilities include: * Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)* Supporting medication and meal preparation* Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs* Providing companionship and emotional supportTo apply, you will need to be: * Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support* A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude* Strong communication skills both verbal and written* No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds* Willingness to learn and develop new skillsWhat We Offer – More Than Just Care Your Hales Perks include: * Guaranteed hours* Paid travel time* Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile* Early Pay access with Hastee* FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers* Refer a Friend bonus up to £517* Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards* Enhanced bank holiday rates* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes* Pension scheme & subsidised insurance* Free uniform & PPE* Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app* Health and Financial Well-being SupportTraining & Career Development Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide: * Paid, comprehensive training* Ongoing coaching and support* Funded qualifications & apprenticeships* Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management rolesStart your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career. About Us Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success. Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.ApplyThe following content displays a map of the job's location.+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Care Assistant* **Salary** £12.71 per hour* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** halesgroup/TP/918/697* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Visitor Services* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 January, 2026