Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in the UK is looking for dedicated Care Professionals to provide compassionate support to older adults. In this part-time role, you will assist with personal care, meal prep, and companionship, ensuring clients live independently in their homes. No experience needed; full training provided. Competitive pay at £13.25 per hour and additional benefits including paid travel time and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Free DBS check

Health cash plan

24/7 support

Flexible weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Experience is welcome but not essential.
• Over 18.
• Access to a suitable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks.
• Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia.

Skills

Kind, reliable nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Passion for helping others

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the UK’s leading provider of home care services, committed to changing the way older people are supported in later life. With over 250 independently owned offices across the country, we deliver high-quality, relationship-led care that’s tailored to each individual.

Job Description

We’re looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join us as Full Time & Part-Time Care Professionals. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, personalised support to help older adults live comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs
• Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks
• Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia or other conditions
• Monitor and report on client well-being

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, reliable nature – experience is welcome but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping others
• We are unable to offer Sponsorship

What We Offer

• £13.25 per hour, £14 on weekends + enhanced Bank Holiday pay (£26.50/hr)
• Paid travel time + 35p per mile mileage allowance
• Minimum 1-hour visits with 15-minute travel time between calls
• Free DBS check
• Full training provided – no experience needed
• 24/7 support and opportunities to grow
• Health cash plan and local discounts
• Blue Light Card – fully paid for by us
• No uniform required – feel comfortable while you care
• Flexible weekend shifts available

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career that truly makes a difference, apply now and become part of the Home Instead family.

Job Type

Part-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)
• Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Location

• Bassett SO16 (required)

Work Location

In person

Qualifications

A Car driver with access to a suitable vehicle

Over 18

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.