Care Assistant (Car drivers required)

Home Instead; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage between client visits

Ongoing paid training

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time-and-a-half pay on Bank Holidays

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hedge End seeks Care Assistants to join their team. Offering full training, supportive management, and potential for career progression, this role requires morning availability and at least 2 evenings each week. Key responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, providing companionship, and promoting independence. Applicants must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. A referral bonus and competitive pay are included.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable personality to connect with older people.
• Genuine passion for delivering the highest quality of care.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal care tasks.
• Deliver care respectfully and maintain clients' privacy.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Encourage clients to promote their independence.

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

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) ✅