Care Assistant (NO SPONSORSHIP)

Home Instead; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double pay

Mileage allowance

Annual leave

Blue Light Card

Training paid

Care Certificate

No uniform

PPE provided

EAP

Referral schemes

Discount schemes

Supportive team

Job summary

Home Instead Hereford is seeking caring individuals to help clients stay safe and independent at home across Herefordshire. You will visit clients in their own homes, provide daily living support, and encourage wellbeing and dignity.

No formal qualifications are required; applicants must be over 18 and have access to their own car. Benefits include double pay on bank holidays, fuel allowance, paid leave, and ongoing training to support career development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Must be over 18 and have access to own car.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Meal preparation and light housework.
• Personal care including washing and dressing.
• Medication support and shopping assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Car required

Job description

Company: Home Instead Hereford (award-winning and rated ‘Good’ by CQC)

Location: In and around Herefordshire HR2, HR9, HR4, HR1 areas

Pay: From £14.75 per hour to £16.50.

DOUBLE PAY on bank holidays.

Working hours per week: Minimum hours are 16 per week, maximum full time, e.g. 40 hours per week, which will include 2 evenings and every other weekend.

EXCELLENT shift patterns

• 0700 - 1500
• 1500 - 2200

Role Overview: You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be.

Who are you? People like being around you. You are kind, compassionate, reliable, committed and person-centred. You are an honest person who has an innate sense of warmth and friendliness. You’re able to facilitate positive client relationships and you show excellent communication skills. You have excellent organisational ability and good time management skills.

FANTASTIC working benefits with Home Instead Hereford

• Excellent rates of pay, we pay our Care Professionals double pay on Bank Holidays.
• We pay 39p per mile fuel expenses between your calls and when taking our clients on any outing.
• No visits for less than 1 hour.
• Rewards scheme.
• Blue Light Card fee paid.
• We pay you for undertaking your training and will support your ongoing career development.
• You will achieve the City and Guilds Care Certificate in Dementia & End of Life.
• You don't wear a uniform, and we provide you with your PPE.
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme to support you through difficult times, with 24/7 confidential support.
• Referral schemes and discount schemes also available.
• Paid annual leave.
• Ongoing support from the office, with regular contact and face to face visits from our client supervisors
• Working for a team that feels like family.

You do not need any specific qualification for this role but being over the age of 18 and a driver with access to your own car is essential. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be. You will visit our clients in their home and provide a variety of services to help promote quality of life.

Companionship and meaningful social interactions. Taking clients to appointments and social events.

• Meal preparation and light housework, help with shopping.
• Personal care. Washing, dressing, medication support

What do staff say about working with us?

"I have worked for Home Instead for several years and genuinely love being part of the team. What makes Home Instead different is how much effort the office team puts into matching Care Professionals with clients. They take the time to understand both the client’s needs and our personalities and interests, which helps build real relationships and continuity of care.

I have been able to support clients over a long period of time and become someone they know and trust. The office team is always approachable, supportive and listens to our views. It really feels like we all work together with one goal in mind – providing the best possible care and helping our clients continue living independently at home.”

Please note:

• We do not offer any form of sponsorship.
• A UK driving licence is required for this role.
• You do require your own vehicle for this role with business class 1 insurance.

We can’t wait to hear from you!