Care assistant (Car Driver REQUIRED)

Home Instead; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 16,875 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage between client visits

Ongoing training & development

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Time-and-a-Half Pay on Bank Holidays

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hollywater is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. The role offers £12.25 per hour, paid training, bonuses, and an employee assistance program. Applicants must be car drivers with a valid licence and demonstrate morning availability and willingness to work weekends. Join our caring team to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives through personal care and companionship.

Qualifications

• A warm, approachable personality with the ability to connect meaningfully with older people.
• Dedicated and responsible with a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks including bathing and dressing.
• Deliver care respectfully while maintaining client privacy.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Job description

💜 New to Care or already experienced in care? We’ll Help You Shine!
Join Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst — rated Outstanding in Caring — and start a career where kindness matters more than experience. We’ll give you full training and support to help you make a real difference every day.

🚗Car drivers with a valid licence & access to own vehicle(REQUIRED) ✅

Job Description

👐 What we offer

• Paid mileage between client visits
• Ongoing paid training & development: £12.25 per hour
• Earn while you learn through supervised shadowing (£12.25 per hour)
• Supportive management and a friendly team environment
• Career progression opportunities — including roles as Senior Care Professional
• £200 Referral Bonus – Refer a friend who starts work and get rewarded!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for your wellbeing Time-and-a-Half Pay on Bank Holidays – Extra pay for your holidays up to £21per hour!

All new Care Assistants complete 2 days of training to prepare for their role, followed by ongoing support and development. You’ll also receive specialist training, including dementia care, to help you grow and deliver the highest quality care.

• Morning availability(essential)
• At least 2 evenings per week(essential)
• Availability every other weekend(essential)
• Car drivers with a valid licence & access to own vehicle(REQUIRED)

👐 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Personal Care & Daily Tasks: Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals, medication reminders, and mobility
• Comfort & Well-being: Deliver care respectfully, maintain privacy, monitor health, and enhance clients’ quality of life
• Companionship & Emotional Support: Provide friendly interaction, engage in activities, and reduce loneliness
• Promoting Independence: Encourage clients to do tasks they can manage, support safe mobility, and foster self-confidence at home

Qualifications

📋 Qualifications:

• Compassion & Empathy: A warm, approachable personality with the ability to connect meaningfully with older people
• Professionalism: Dedicated and responsible, with a genuine passion for delivering the highest quality of care
• Communication Skills: Positive outlook and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle, as travel between client visits is required

Additional Information

Love helping others and want a career that truly matters? Join our caring team at Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst and start making a real difference today!

🚗Car drivers with a valid licence & access to own vehicle(REQUIRED) ✅