Care Assistant Hedge End

Home Instead; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 16,875 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage between client visits

Ongoing paid training & development

£200 Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Extra pay for holidays

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Hedge End is looking for Care Assistants to provide personal care and companionship to clients. The role includes assisting with daily tasks, respecting privacy, and enhancing clients' quality of life. Full training, competitive pay of £12.25 per hour, and a supportive team environment are offered. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Warm and approachable personality to connect with older people.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Deliver care respectfully and monitor health.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Encourage independence and safe mobility among clients.

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Professionalism

Communication Skills

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.

Area of work : Hedge End and Surrounding areas

🚗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,, 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) ✅