Care Assistant

Alina Homecare Group; Wellington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join bonus

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Career development

Paid mileage

Paid holiday & training

Enhanced weekend pay

Pension

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Alina Homecare Taunton in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide in-home care with a focus on maintaining independence and dignity. No prior experience required as comprehensive training is provided, and you will join a supportive local team with flexible hours and paid mileage.

You will perform companionship, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders and mobility support, while benefiting from competitive pay (£14.30–£15.25 per hour) and a £500 joining bonus,

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work.
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and friendly interaction to prevent loneliness.
• Personal care and hygiene support.
• Medication reminders and prescription collection support.
• Mealtimes assistance and meal preparation.
• Housekeeping and home maintenance.
• Mobility support and assistance getting around.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Flexible approach

Driving licence

Job description

• Earn up to £15.25/hour
• £500 joining bonus
• No experience needed

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Competitive pay and full training

Make a real difference to people in Wellington

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Taunton.

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Taunton and surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team.

As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different!

You'll help with…

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

You'll enjoy…

• Joining bonus -up to 500.00
• Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
• Competitive pay rates
• 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health
• Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands
• Self development – career opportunities if you want
• Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)
• Paid holiday & training – to support your career
• Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays
• Pension – to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £500.00 for every friend that starts with us

*T&Cs apply.

You'll need…

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle

You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required.

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker

Location

Wellington, TA21

Pay

£14.30 - £15.25/hour

Hours

Flexible hours available, Part-time and full-time positions, Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, Minimum 16 hours per week

Bonus

£500 joining bonus

Ref

CA-Wellington-270826

Closes

2026-09-16