Care Assistant

Home Instead; Truro; On-site; GBP 18,942 - 20,319; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contract of 15-25 hours per week

5.6 weeks of holiday

Fully paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to EarlyPay

Exclusive discounts scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

A leading care provider in Truro is seeking a Care Professional to provide companionship and support to clients. This role offers flexible hours from a guaranteed contract of 15-25 hours weekly, with no prior experience required as full training is provided. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, kindness, and reliability to help clients maintain their independence in a caring environment. Additional benefits include access to discounts and employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Understanding the importance of listening and reassurance.
• Life experience and maturity bring patience and calm.
• Dependable and trustworthy to build client relationships.
• Flexibly adapt to individual needs and routines.
• Willingness to learn with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing genuine companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting daily routines such as dressing and grooming.
• Preparing nourishing meals for clients.
• Offering medication support with training.
• Assisting with light household tasks.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.75 - GBP 14.75 - hourly

Company Description

February is About Care, Connection & Community

February is about connection, kindness and showing care — and that’s exactly what this role is about.

Are you looking for a role where kindness really matters? This February, join Home Instead Truro, Falmouth & Redruth as a Care Professional and make a genuine difference in someone’s day.

If you’re caring, reliable, and emotionally intuitive, you’ll feel right at home supporting our clients with companionship, warmth, and understanding—helping them stay independent in the place they love most.

At Home Instead Truro, Falmouth & Redruth, we’ve proudly supported our local community since 2009. Our companionship-led care provides consistency and reassurance for our clients, helping them remain independent in the comfort of their own homes. This role offers structure, meaningful routine, and the satisfaction of knowing your time truly matters.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing (Care, Connection & Kindness)

• Providing genuine companionship, sharing conversation, enjoying a warm drink, and offering reassurance as the first signs of spring emerge.
• Supporting clients with daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and grooming—helping them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to enjoy the new season.
• Preparing nourishing meals—from hearty lunches to comforting dinners that bring warmth and energy.
• Offering medication support (full training provided).
• Helping with light household tasks—keeping homes safe, tidy, and welcoming during the transitional season.
• Offering emotional support, being a calm, reliable presence when it matters most.
• Completing simple care notes to keep everyone informed and supported

What’s in It for You

• Guaranteed contract of 15- 25 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Minimum 1-hour calls
• Fully paid training
• Access to specialist training & qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme—24/7 support for you and your family
• EarlyPay—access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• Exclusive discounts scheme—including supermarkets and utility providers
• Free DBS check
• Refer a Friend Scheme—help grow our caring community by supporting our recruitment and sharing our open positions, you also get rewarded for this by earning financial gains along the way!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A meaningful role — helping clients feel supported and connected.
• Flexible hours — that fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• No prior care experience needed — your life skills are your greatest strength.
• Minimum one-hour visits — so you can take your time and build real relationships.
• Feel-good work — knowing your presence brings comfort, safety, and reassurance.
• A supportive, friendly team — you’re never on your own

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For in a Care Professional

• Kind, empathetic, and emotionally aware - you understand the importance of listening and reassurance.
• Life experience and maturity - bring patience, calm, and reliability to every visit.
• Dependable and trustworthy - clients and families know they can rely on you.
• Good communication skills - comfortable building relationships and working as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable - able to respond to individual needs and routines.
• Willing to learn - full training is provided, no previous care experience required.
• Physically able to support mobility and personal care safely.
• Driving licenceand access to a car

Additional Information

If you’re looking to start the year withpurpose, compassion, and connection, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring warmth, reassurance, and companionship to our community.

Click on the link or call 01872 303400 and speak to our recruitment team who are ready to answer any questions you may have.

This role requires that the applicant resides in the UK and has the right to work in the UK.We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.