Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Eastleigh is looking for Care Professionals to deliver personalized care to older adults in their homes. In this role, you'll provide companionship, personal care, medication support, and more. Ideal candidates should have morning availability, a driving license, and access to their own vehicle. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Full paid training

Ongoing support 24/7

Employee benefits including discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have morning availability.
• At least 2 evenings per week required.
• Every other weekend availability is essential.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through conversation and shared hobbies.
• Assist clients with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Support with prescribed medication and meal preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Assist clients with mobility and accompany them on errands and outings.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication support

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Job description

Company Description

Are you a kind, reliable person looking for a meaningful role in your local area? At Home Instead East Hampshire, we’re proud to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to older adults across Hedge End and the surrounding communities—helping them live independently, with dignity, in their own homes.

We’re a friendly, supportive team providing care with warmth, respect, and a truly personal touch—and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide dedicated, unhurried care that makes a genuine difference. Every day is varied, and you’ll support clients with:

• Companionship – meaningful conversation, sharing hobbies, and reducing loneliness

• Personal care – helping with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene

• Medication support – prompting or assisting with prescribed medication

• Meal preparation – helping clients enjoy nutritious meals

• Light housekeeping – tidying, laundry, keeping homes safe and comfortable

• Mobility assistance – supporting gentle movement or walking

• Errands and outings – accompanying clients to appointments or local shops

With minimum 1-hour visits, you’ll have the time to build real relationships and deliver care the right way—unrushed and personal.

What We Offer:

• Regular clients – build meaningful, long-term connections

• Mileage paid – we cover your travel between visits

• Full, paid training – no experience required

• Ongoing support – friendly office team available 24/7

• No uniform – a relaxed, friendly approach to care

• Employee benefits – including Blue Light Card and high street discounts

• Career progression – grow your skills and develop your career with us

Qualifications

To provide the best care for our clients, we are specifically looking for Care Professionals who can offer:

Morning availability (essential)
At least 2 evenings per week (essential)
Every other weekend(essential)

Alongside other availability

We are seeking car drivers who possess a valid driving license and have access to their own vehicle

Please note: All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

If you’re passionate about supporting others and want a rewarding, full-time role close to home in Hedge End and the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start a career where you’ll truly make a difference.