Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Senior Care seeks a Care Professional to join their team in Hedge End. You will provide meaningful, person-centred care to older adults, supporting them with companionship, personal care, meal preparation, and daily tasks. The role offers guaranteed full-time hours, ongoing support, and opportunities for career progression. Previous experience is not required, and full training will be provided. If you're kind, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in people's lives, apply today.

Benefits

Guaranteed full-time hours

Mileage paid

Full, paid training

Ongoing support available 24/7

No uniform required

Employee benefits including discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, companionship, and support clients with daily activities.
• Assist with medication, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Build trusting relationships with clients through dedicated care.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication support

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Errands and outings

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:

• Guaranteed full-time hours – reliable income with set hours

• 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 (AM) (essential)

Alongside other availability.

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.