Care Assistant Home Instead - Wareham

Home Instead Dorchester + Warminster/Gillingham; Wareham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.00–£15.00 per hour

Paid mileage, travel and waiting time

Flexible working hours

Industry-leading training and CareCert

Career progression opportunities

Full PPE provided

Employee benefits scheme

Supportive local office team

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support older adults in Wareham, Swanage, Purbeck and surrounding areas. You’ll be matched with a small group of regular clients and enjoy visits of at least 1 hour to provide genuine care and companionship.

You'll help with daily routines, personal care, meals, light tasks and accompany clients to activities. A full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle are required; training is provided and there are progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mornings/evenings and every other weekend availability.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with morning and evening routines.
• Support with personal care (dressing/showering).
• Prompt medication reminders.
• Prepare simple meals.
• Light household tasks.
• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping or social activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

We are looking for compassionate Home Care Assistants to join our friendly team supporting older adults living independently in Wareham, Swanage, Purbeck and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

As a Home Instead Care Assistant, you will be matched with a small group of regular clients in your local area, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and provide high-quality care.

Unlike many care providers, our visits are a minimum of 1 hour, meaning you have time to provide genuine support and companionship.

Your duties may include:

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Helping clients with morning and evening routines
• Supporting with personal care such as dressing or showering
• Prompting medication
• Preparing simple meals
• Light household tasks
• Accompanying clients to appointments, shopping or social activities

Pay & Benefits

• £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
• Paid mileage, travel and waiting time
• Flexible working hours available
• Industry-leading training and Care Certification (Paid For)
• Career progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided
• Employee benefits scheme
• Supportive and friendly local office team

Qualifications

No previous care experience is required, we provide full training and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have access to a reliable vehicle
• Be able to work mornings, evenings and every other weekend
• Be kind, reliable and compassionate
• Be comfortable working in Wareham, Swanage, Purbeck and surrounding areas

Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided.

Additional Information

Why Home Instead?

Home Instead is known for delivering outstanding care with warmth, respect, and companionship. We don't just provide services, we build relationships.

We provide longer home visits, typically averaging around 80 minutes, allowing our Care Assistants to focus on companionship, dignity and independence, not rushing between clients.

If you're a caring person who wants to be part of something meaningful while staying true to our values, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information, please call Yasmin on (phone number removed)