Carer

Home Instead Senior Care; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking Care Professionals to deliver dedicated care for older adults in Blandford Forum. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, medication support, and more. Candidates must be licensed drivers with morning and evening availability. Full training is provided, and no experience is necessary. Join a friendly team committed to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Regular clients

Mileage paid

Full, paid training

Ongoing support

No uniform

Employee benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Must have morning availability.
• At least 2 evenings per week required.
• Availability every other weekend (AM) essential.
• Licensed car drivers with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated, unhurried care to clients.
• Support clients with companionship and personal care.
• Assist clients with medication and meal preparation.
• Help maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
• Accompany clients during errands and outings.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication support

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Driving

Job description

Company Description

Are you a kind, reliable person looking for a meaningful role in your local area? At Home Instead East Hampshire, we’re proud to deliver exceptional, person‑centred care to older adults across Hedge End and the surrounding communities—helping them live independently, with dignity, in their own homes.

We’re a friendly, supportive team providing care with warmth, respect, and a truly personal touch—and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide dedicated, unhurried care that makes a genuine difference. Every day is varied, and you’ll support clients with:

• Companionship– meaningful conversation, sharing hobbies, and reducing loneliness

• Personal care– helping with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene

• Medication support– prompting or assisting with prescribed medication

• Meal preparation– helping clients enjoy nutritious meals

• Light housekeeping– tidying, laundry, keeping homes safe and comfortable

• Mobility assistance– supporting gentle movement or walking

• Errands and outings– accompanying clients to appointments or local shops

With minimum 1‑hour visits, you’ll have the time to build real relationships and deliver care the right way—unrushed and personal.

What We Offer

• Regular clients– build meaningful, long‑term connections

• Mileage paid– we cover your travel between visits

• Full, paid training– no experience required

• Ongoing support– friendly office team available 24/7

• No uniform– a relaxed, friendly approach to care

• Employee benefits– including Blue Light Card and high street discounts

• Career progression– grow your skills and develop your career with us

Qualifications

We are seeking licensed car drivers who can provide their own vehicle

To provide the best care for our clients, we are specifically looking for Care Professionals who can offer:

Morning availability(essential)
At least 2 evenings per week(essential)
Every other weekend (AM)(essential)

Alongside other availability.

Please note: All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

If you’re passionate about supporting others and want a rewarding, full‑time role close to home in Hedge End and the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start a career where you’ll truly make a difference.