Care Assistant (Car drivers required)

Home Instead; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring team in Eastleigh is seeking a full-time Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, delivering companionship, and promoting independence. Candidates must be compassionate, professional, and have the right to work in the UK with a valid driving license. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including paid training, mileage compensation, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Paid mileage between client visits

Ongoing paid training

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 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.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily tasks.
• Deliver care respectfully and monitor health.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage client independence and confidence.

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Job description

What we offer

• Weekdays : 13 per hour Weekends : 14 per hour
• 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
• Blue Light Discount Exclusive perks for our heroes
• 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!

Sponsorship & Extra Hours

• Earn an extra 20 hours per week on your Skilled Worker visa
• Potential to switch to full sponsorship in the future

Training & Development

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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

• 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!

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill

Experience

years

Vacancy

1