Care Assistant Full and Part Time Available

Home Instead Senior Care; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking Care Assistants in Pewsey, England, offering flexible hours to suit your availability. The role includes providing personal care, meal support, medication assistance, and companionship to older adults in their homes. With a starting pay of £12.70 per hour, benefits include paid travel time and ongoing training. Access to a vehicle is required due to rural client locations. Ideal candidates are compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with a genuine desire to help others.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to commit to regular hours and a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working different shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• A caring and respectful nature to build meaningful relationships.
• Access to a car is essential due to rural locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, assisting with hygiene and mobility.
• Prepare meals and assist clients with feeding.
• Help clients manage their medications.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with pet care as needed.
• Support clients with social outings and appointments.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Reliability

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Respectful nature

Access to a car

Job description

Company Description

Care Assistants – Hours to Suit You! - We will work to your availability

Location: Andover & East Wiltshire

Company: Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire

At Home Instead, we are the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care with a person-centered approach, ensuring each individual’s needs and preferences are at the heart of everything we do.

We understand that life is busy, and that's why we offer working hours to suit your availability. Whether you’re looking for part‑time hours, full‑time hours, or specific shifts such as evenings or weekends, we may have something to fit your schedule.

Job Description

Why Home Instead?

• Working Hours: Choose the regular hours that work best for you—whether it’s mornings, evenings, weekends, or even a combination of these on as many or as little days as you need. We offer both full‑time and part‑time roles, so you can balance work with your personal life.

• Make a Difference: You'll be providing essential care and support, helping older adults live independently and comfortably in their own homes.

• Pay & Benefits: We offer great pay starting at £12.70 per hour (upon completing the Care Certificate), plus paid travel time, mileage allowance at 45p per mile, 28 days paid holiday, and pension scheme.

• Ongoing Training & Support: Receive full training to obtain your Care certificate, development opportunities, and support for professional qualifications.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing essential care to older adults in their own homes. Your tasks may include:

• Personal Care: Helping with daily hygiene, washing, toiletting, dressing, and mobility.

• Meal Support: Preparing meals and assisting with feeding.

• Medication Assistance: Helping clients manage their medications.

• Companionship: Providing conversation, company, and emotional support.

• Pet Care: Assisting with feeding and walking pets.

• Social Outings: Supporting clients with trips, appointments, and activities.

You’ll enjoy the ability to choose hours that best suit your schedule. Whether you need morning shifts, evening hours, or even weekend work, we can offer a range of hours to match your availability.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.

• Reliability: Ability to commit to regular hours and have a strong work ethic.

• Flexibility: Comfortable working different shifts, including evenings and alternate weekends.

• Ability to work independently, but also ask for support when needed.

• A caring and respectful nature, building meaningful relationships with clients.

• Access to a car (essential due to the rural location of our clients).

No previous care experience? Don’t worry! We offer full training and support to help you succeed. What matters most is your passion for helping others.

Our Area

We cover a wide area including Pewsey, Devizes, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages. Access to your own transport is essential for this role due to the rural locations of our clients.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle and gives you the chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button now or give us a call at 01672 555560 to find out more!

Additional Information

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. All roles are subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure and references.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Please note: Applicants must live within a traveling radius of the SN9 postcode and hold a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle to effectively work in the rural service area we operate in.

Location:

We cover areas including Pewsey, Devizes, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages. Access to a car is required to ensure you can reach clients across our area.

Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

Due to rural location of our clients a Valid UK Driving Licence is needed: With access to a vehicle for work purposes.