Care Assistant

Home Instead; Wells; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Training & qualifications

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Regular clients

Mileage reimbursement

Bank holiday pay

Travel time paid

Job summary

Home Instead is expanding its home care team in Wells and surrounding Mendip area. We seek bright, compassionate Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes across Cheddar, Winscombe, Mendip Hills and neighbouring villages.

The role involves companionship, daily routines, meal prep, medication support and personal care, including clients with dementia or mobility challenges. A driving licence and local presence are important.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.
• Willing to work alternate weekends (Sat & Sun).

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation and emotional support.
• Prepare meals and help with daily routines.
• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Support clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery or other conditions.
• Assist with simple clinical tasks such as compression stockings or catheter care.
• Help with outings, appointments and shopping.
• Carry out housekeeping and light home support as needed.
• Help clients stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Full driving licence

Job description

Home Instead has arrived in Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton & Frome and we're incredibly excited to be bringing our award-winning home care and meaningful job opportunities to North and East Somerset.

Home Instead is one of the UK's leading home care providers, with over 270 offices nationwide. We're proud to have been named the Leading Provider of Home Care at the 2024 Leaders in Care Awards and to be recognised as the most recommended home care provider on Homecare.co.uk in 2025.

Our new office forms part of the Home Instead Virtus Care Group, alongside our established offices in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire. Together, our three offices have many years of experience delivering exceptional, relationship-led care that helps older people remain happy, safe and independent in the homes they love with Outstanding CQC ratings.

We're now bringing that same commitment to quality to our newest territory, supporting older adults across Cheddar, Winscombe, the Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome and the surrounding villages. As our service begins, we're looking for kind, compassionate and dependable people to join our team as Care Professionals.

Whether you're completely new to care or already have experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are looking for bright and bubbly Care Assistant's to join our brand new office, supporting clients living in Wells and across Cheddar, Winscombe, the Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome and the surrounding villages. If you are an experienced Care Assistant looking for a change or new to care and wanting to work with a company who truly care, then we want to hear from you! As a Care Assistant with us, the role will involve:

• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support
• Preparing meals and helping with daily routines
• Supporting with medication and personal care
• Assisting clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and other health conditions
• Supporting with simple clinical tasks, such as compression stockings or catheter care
• Assisting with outings, attending appointments and help with shopping
• Housekeeping and home support such as light housework and cleaning
• Helping clients remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes

What We Can Offer You:

• £12.85 per hour during the week
• £13.50 per hour at weekends
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time at £12.71 per hour
• Mileage between clients paid at 35p per mile
• Free Blue Light Card with national discounts
• Access to our Care Skills Academy with industry-leading training, funded qualifications and career progression
• Wellbeing Hub with support covering mental health, nutrition, menopause, sleep and wellbeing
• Regular clients with consistent schedules, allowing you to build meaningful relationships
• A supportive office team that genuinely values and recognises your contribution
• Opportunities to grow within one of the UK's leading home care providers

Due to the nature of the role, we need you be be aged 18 or over and a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired. We also require an alternate weekend working (both Saturday & Sunday)

Find out more about us here: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/mendip-hills/

Please note: This is a UK-based roleand an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK

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