Care Assistant

Home Instead; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care company in Haslemere is seeking a Home Care Assistant. This role involves supporting clients with daily activities and personal care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping others. Flexible working hours are available, along with competitive pay ranging from £14 to £15.50 per hour.

Benefits

Employee benefits scheme

Workplace pension

Paid training

Holiday pay

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Access to your own car is essential.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• A can-do attitude and strong work ethic are required.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and medication.
• Support clients with personal care essentials.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliability

Team Player

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead team working in the Haslemere area.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, medication, and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting clients with essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Proactive approach with the ability to use your own decision making skills
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• A can‑do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic, kind and caring
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Reliable, resilient and hardworking
• Team player
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

Role Details

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead team working in the Haslemere area.

Hours, Pay & Commitments

• Pay: £14 - £15.50 per hour plus double time on bank holidays
• Hours per week: contracts for staff to work anything 20 hours + per week
• Working times: 7:30-14:30, 16:30-22:30, 7:30-22:30 (other shift patterns available to suit personal needs)

Why choose to work with us at Home Instead?

• Guaranteed hours and salaried positions available - from part-time to full-time
• Career progression - we support you to develop a rewarding career with us, from becoming a Mentor to a Senior Care Professional
• Hours to work around your lifestyle
• Minimum of 1 hour visits – we don’t believe good care can be delivered in less time
• Excellent pay from £14 to £15.50 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays
• Mileage paid
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, restaurants and more
• Workplace pension
• Holiday pay
• Enhanced pay rate on bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• 24/7 support from the office team and your mentor
• Employee assistance program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Variety of working patterns available

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch within 24-48 hours
• We will arrange an interview with you
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead