Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. The role involves providing person-centred care and companionship to older adults in their homes, with flexible part-time and full-time hours. No experience is required, and a full UK driving licence is necessary due to the rural nature of the work. Join a friendly team that values and supports your growth.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Ongoing training and development

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and genuinely caring.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Able to offer regular weekly availability.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and conversation.
• Prepare meals and help with household tasks.
• Support with personal care and mobility.
• Accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

Company Description

Join Our Team as a Care Assistant – Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire

Location: Andover, Marlborough, Devizes, Pewsey, Tidworth and surrounding areas
Pay: £12.70 per care hour + paid travel & waiting time + 45p per mile
Hours: Part-time and full-time opportunities

Do you have a caring nature and a desire to make a difference every day?
At Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire, we’re looking for compassionate and reliable people to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care and companionship to older adults in their own homes.

Whether you’re experienced in care or new to the profession, we’ll give you all the training, guidance and support you need to thrive.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help our clients live safely, comfortably and independently in their own home. Each visit is unique and tailored to their individual needs. Your duties may include:

• Offering companionship and conversation
• Preparing meals and helping with household tasks
• Supporting with personal care and mobility
• Accompanying clients to appointments, walks or social activities

With minimum one‑hour visits and continuity of care seeing the same clients each week, you’ll have time to build real relationships and provide care you can be proud of.

What We Offer

• £12.70 per care hour increasing with the level of care
• Paid travel time and waiting time between visits
• 45p per mile mileage allowance
• Hours to fit around your regular weekly availability
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• A friendly, supportive local team that values you
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career with Home Instead

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Kind, patient and genuinely caring
• Reliable, respectful and good communicators
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car (required for visiting care in our rural area)
• Able to offer regular weekly availability (mornings or evenings and every other weekend)

No experience is needed — just a caring heart and a commitment to helping others. If you’ve worked in care before, your experience will be valued and supported with opportunities to develop and evolve.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make every day count, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today

To join our compassionate team at Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire or give us a call on 01672 555560.

Additional Information

• Valid UK Driving Licence: With access to a vehicle for work purposes in rural area
• Right to Work in the UK, DBS check and References are a part of the recruitment process.
• Availability: Ability to work alternate weekends.
• We currently do not have a sponsorship licence at this time.