Care Assistant

Homeinsteadcare; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at shops, hotels, cinemas

Flexible shifts

Paid training

Mileage included

Job summary

Home Instead in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support our clients with essential personal care, meal prep, and companionship during minimum one-hour visits. You’ll build genuine relationships, help with morning and evening routines, and travel to clients’ homes.

Flexible shifts, paid training, travel time and mileage, and competitive hourly rates (£13.60 weekdays, £14.60 weekends) make this a rewarding role for reliable carers, with DBS checks and ongoing

Qualifications

• Care experience desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Personal care support during visits.
• Meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Errands and appointments for clients.
• Support with social activities and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Dementia care knowledge

Job description

We're looking for compassionate Care Professionals to support our clients. With minimum 1-hour visits, you'll have the time to build genuine relationships and deliver exceptional care.

Your day may include:

• Personal care support - helping with morning and evening routines
• Meal preparation - creating simple, nutritious meals
• Household assistance - light cleaning, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
• Errands and appointments - shopping, prescription collection or accompanying clients
• Social activities - enjoying hobbies, outings or a friendly chat
• Companionship - the heart of everything we do

Why you'll love working with us:

• Outstanding training and support - we invest in you from day one
• 1-hour minimum visits - no rushing, just quality care
• Competitive pay - £13.60/hr weekdays, £14.60/hr weekends, double pay on bank holidays
• Paid training, travel time and mileage
• Flexible shifts available that fit around your life and commitments
• A friendly, supportive office team who are always there for you
• Brilliant perks - discounts at shops, hotels, cinemas and more
• A meaningful role where you genuinely enhance someone's life every day

Our Care Professionals are celebrated, supported and truly valued. As the CQC noted: "Staff felt extremely well supported and their achievements were celebrated." That's the environment you'll be stepping into.

Care experience desirable but not essential

Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (insured for Class 1 Business use)

Experience with dementia is valuable

Right to work in the UK - the role requires applicants to reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. We offer outstanding support, training, and guidance to help you build and grow a rewarding career in care.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.