Compassionate Home Care Assistant — Flexible Hours

Home Instead; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Huntingdon is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support older clients in Biggleswade and surrounding areas. You will provide non-medical care, companionship, and practical help during weekdays, evenings and weekends, with minimum visits of one hour and your own transport.

No prior care experience is required, but empathy, reliability and good communication are essential. A valid UK driving license and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• You don't need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physical fitness to assist clients with mobility and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check clearance.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development in care practices.

Responsibilities

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders.
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility–help with getting around.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

DBS check clearance

Job description

Home Instead Huntingdon is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support older clients in Biggleswade and surrounding areas. You will provide non-medical care, companionship, and practical help during weekdays, evenings and weekends, with minimum visits of one hour and your own transport.

No prior care experience is required, but empathy, reliability and good communication are essential. A valid UK driving license and DBS check are required.