Home Care Assistant

eRecruitSmart; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly care service provider in the UK is looking for a Home Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will support individuals to live independently, providing personal care and companionship. Full training is offered, with competitive pay and flexible shifts. A UK driving licence is essential, and you'll enjoy the support of a close-knit team. Join us and make a positive impact in your community while enjoying career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £15.42 per hour

Paid travel time and mileage

Comprehensive training program

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving licence and access to a car.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Caring nature and ability to connect with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for clients.
• Provide personal care with dignity.
• Support medication administration.
• Offer companionship and light household tasks.

Skills

Ability to provide personal care

Communication skills

Companionship skills

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Home Care Assistant to join a dedicated care team, at one of the Top 20 most recommended Care Groups in the UK.

Join their small, close‑knit care team, supporting people to live happily and independently in their own homes.

The visits last up to 1 hour, meaning you won’t be rushed, and you’ll be able to provide the very best care and support.

No experience required – you can complete their comprehensive training programme, and be paid while you train, with an in‑house mentor.

As a Home Care Assistant, you will be covering Ringwood, Poulner, St Ives, Crow, Hightown and Fordingbridge areas.

About the Home Care Assistant role:

Types of tasks you will complete on your visits:

• Preparing meals
• Providing personal care with dignity and kindness
• Making beds
• Putting the washing on and out
• Supporting with medication
• Companionship

About the rewards

• Full and part‑time hours available
• Competitive pay up to £15.42 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage between visits
• Fully paid induction and training, plus ongoing development
• Career progression with nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQ)
• Flexible shifts to suit your life
• 24/7 support from a friendly, family‑oriented team

About you

• Are you someone who can light up a room every time you walk into it?
• Do you have a UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)?
• Would you like to start the New Year in a role that could change someone’s life?
• Are you caring by nature?
• Can you make a great cup of tea?

About the company

Our client is a proud family‑run service, delivering person‑centred, high‑quality care to their local communities. They value teamwork, respect, integrity, and a neighbourly approach in everything they do. Their CQC Rating is “Good” and they have consistently been in the Top 20 awards for Homecare.

How to Apply

eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy. You must have the right to work and currently reside in the UK, within a reasonable commute of the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Please ensure your CV includes your full address and contact details, as applications without these cannot be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.