Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Hedge End seeks a Care Professional to deliver personal and companionship care to older adults. The role requires morning and evening availability alongside a valid driving license. The ideal candidate will enjoy building relationships while providing essential support in clients' homes. Full training and ongoing support are offered, along with the flexibility of working with regular clients.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Full, paid training

Ongoing support

Employee benefits such as discounts

Career progression opportunities

No uniform required

Qualifications

• Morning availability is essential.
• At least 2 evenings per week is essential.
• Every other weekend is essential.
• Car drivers with a valid driving license and access to their own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated, unhurried care.
• Support clients with various personal and companionship needs.
• Help with medication prompts and meal preparations.
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication support

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Errands and outings

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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
• Car drivers with a valid driving license and 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.