Care Assistant Jobs in Totton & Waterside

Home Instead; Eling; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Company pension

Induction and ongoing training

Employee referral bonus

Flexible hours

Job summary

Home Instead New Forest is recruiting caring, reliable people to support older adults in their own homes across Lymington, New Milton, Totton, Waterside and the surrounding villages. No previous care experience is needed—we provide full paid training and strong values are valued.

As a Care Assistant you'll deliver companionship, personal care, meals, medication support and light tasks, with a minimum one-hour visit and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• No care experience required; full paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Prepare meals and drinks.
• Assist with personal care.
• Support with medications.
• Shop and run errands.
• Light household tasks.
• Accompany clients on walks or appointments.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Friendly

Patient

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant Jobs in Totton & Waterside

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 01 August 2026
• Compensation: GBP 13.5 - GBP 14 - hourly

Home Instead New Forest is a trusted local provider of high-quality home care, helping older people live independently in the homes they love. We believe care should be personal, unhurried and relationship-led, which is why our visits are always a minimum of one hour. Our Care Professionals are at the heart of everything we do, and we invest in creating a supportive, rewarding workplace where people feel valued, respected and proud of the difference they make every day.

£13.50 – £14.00 per hour | Full-time & Part-time | Flexible Hours | Paid Training

Looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job with flexible hours? Home Instead New Forest is recruiting caring, reliable people to support older adults in their own homes across Lymington, New Milton, Totton, Waterside and the surrounding villages.

No previous care experience is needed—we provide full paid training. If you have the right values and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Home Instead?

• £13.50 per hour weekdays
• £14.00 per hour evenings and weekends
• Paid mileage
• Minimum one-hour visits – never rushed 15-minute calls
• Regular clients so you build genuine relationships
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Clients allocated as close to your home as possible
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Supportive local office team
• Company pension
• Employee referral bonus
• Clear opportunities to progress your career

What you'll do

As a Care Assistant you'll help older people remain independent in their own homes. Duties may include:

• Companionship and conversation
• Preparing meals and drinks
• Personal care
• Medication support
• Shopping and errands
• Light household tasks
• Accompanying clients on walks or appointments

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people with or without care experience. Many of our Care Professionals previously worked in retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service and office roles.

• Kind and compassionate
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Friendly and patient
• Confident communicating with people
• Happy working independently
• Committed to providing excellent care

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Apply today

If you're looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job where you'll be valued and supported, we'd love to hear from you.

01590 637250 phone
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