Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking Home Care Assistants in Nailsea, Portishead, and surrounding areas for part-time roles. Offering £15-£16.25 per hour with flexible shifts, this opportunity is perfect for kind individuals looking to make a difference in clients' lives. Responsibilities include companionship, meal preparation, and personal care. All applicants are welcome as full training is provided. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional home care.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Flexible shifts

Referral scheme cash bonus

Fully paid training

Exclusive discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate, and reliable individual.
• Driver with access to your own transport (car or motorcycle) essential.
• Experience in care welcome but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their own homes, helping them live happily and safely.
• Companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Personal care including bathing, showering, and dressing.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Driving (own transport)

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Immediate Start Available)

• Part‑time
• Date Advert Closes: 31 March 2025

Earn £15–£16.25 per hour + Double Pay on Bank Holidays
Nailsea, Portishead, Bristol & Surrounding Areas

At Home Instead Bristol West, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are proud to be part of the world’s leading home care provider, ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!

We are seeking kind, compassionate individuals to join our team as HomeCare Assistants for clients in Bristol, Portishead, Nailsea and surrounding areas. This role is a zero hour contract, designed to be flexible.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• £15–£16.25 per hour + double pay on Bank Holidays
• Mileage paid from leaving your home and during working hours
• Flexible shifts between 8 AM and 10 PM — choose the schedule that suits you
• Minimum 1‑hour care visits (no rushed calls)
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £250/ referral.
• Fully paid, award‑winning training and ongoing development
• City & Guilds Care Certificate
• Casual dress & full PPE provided
• Exclusive discount schemes at supermarkets, utilities, and more
• Employee assistance programme — 24/7 confidential support

Your Role

As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support clients in their own homes, helping them to live happily, safely, and independently. Your role will include:

• Companionship and meaningful social interaction
• Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and shopping assistance
• Accompanying clients to appointments and outings
• Personal care (bathing, showering, dressing, grooming)

What We’re Looking For

• Kind, compassionate, and reliable
• Driver with access to your own transport (car or motorcycle) — essential
• Experience in care welcome but not essential — full training provided
• Right to work in the UK

💬 Many of our clients prefer female carers for personal care, but we welcome all applicants with the right skills and values.

Ready to make a real difference?

Join the Home Instead community and work with a supportive, friendly team. Whether you’re an experienced carer or starting fresh, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call us on 01275 407407 or Apply Now

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer. An enhanced DBS check will be required.