Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Peterborough seeks compassionate Home Care Assistants to help individuals live independently and safely in their homes. The role offers job security, flexible hours, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates are reliable, dedicated, and share the values of delivering personalized care. Benefits include paid travel time, mileage allowance, and training support.

Benefits

Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

Well-being support

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live safely and independently.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Support with medication and preparing meals.
• Help with shopping and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Good communication skills

Reliable

Dedicated to delivering high quality care

Job description

Overview

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Peterborough. At Hales Home Care, we know that great care starts with great people. Whether you\'re new to care or looking for a fresh start, we offer a rewarding career with job security, flexible hours and clear paths for progression. Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference? We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Home Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer in Peterborough. If you’re ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we’d love to hear from you! Areas covered: Peterborough, Town Centre, Werrington, Paston, Stanground, Fletton, Yaxley, Bretton, Orton Goldhay, Eye, and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• As a Hales Care Assistant in Peterborough, you’ll support people to live safely and independently in their own homes by:
• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

Shift patterns

7am - 2pm, 4pm - 10pm. Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may be available.

What makes a great Hales Care Assistant

• Passionate about helping others
• A team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care
• Experienced in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service (not essential)
• Shares our values – committed to positive change, trust, professional excellence and delivering personalised care

Support and development

We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success including:

• Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates
• Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle

Benefits

• Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour
• Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
• Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE

About us

Since 1999, Hales Home Care has been delivering personalised, tech-enabled care to vulnerable people across the UK. We’re proud to support our communities with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.