Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care (Leicester & Leicestershire)

Blue Arch Homecare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider based in Leicestershire is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide person-centred support. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, meals, and companionship while travelling across the area. Applicants must have a UK driving licence and previous care experience. Flexible working hours and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

£12.80 per hour

Flexible hours

Free enhanced DBS check

Paid induction and training

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Previous care experience is essential.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care tasks.
• Assist with meals and medication usage.
• Encourage client independence and provide companionship.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Compassion

Confidence using digital devices

Job description

Overview

Join Blue Arch Homecare – Care Assistants (Travel Across Leicestershire)

At Blue Arch Homecare, we’re committed to helping people remain independent in their own homes. As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support that makes a real difference — whether that’s helping with daily routines, offering companionship, or simply being a reassuring presence.

We’re looking for both male and female carers to join our trusted team, supporting people across both rural and town areas of Leicestershire. This role involves travelling between visits, so access to a car is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
• Assist with meals, hydration, and safe use of medication.
• Encourage independence and help clients achieve their daily goals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness.
• Carry out light domestic tasks and shopping where required.
• Keep accurate digital care records and promptly report any concerns.
• Safely support clients in line with moving & handling and safeguarding policies.
• Attend induction and mandatory training.

What we’re looking for

• A caring, reliable and compassionate nature.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).
• Comfortable travelling across Leicestershire between visits.
• Previous care experience (essential).
• Willingness to complete induction and ongoing training.
• Confidence using smartphones/tablets for secure digital care notes.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

What we offer you

• £12.80 per hour, plus paid mileage and travel time.
• Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Paid induction, mandatory training & ongoing CPD.
• Career progression and mentoring opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card with discounts nationwide.
• Supportive management and a genuinely friendly team.

If you want a rewarding role where every day you make a real difference to people’s lives in Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to join our team at Blue Arch Homecare.