Job vacancy - Care Assistant

Wiltshire Together; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support older adults in Marlborough and surrounding areas. You will build meaningful relationships with regular clients, providing personal care, companionship, meal prep, and assistance with outings and appointments.

Average 30 hours/week with shifts 7.30am–10pm, alternating weekends. Full training to achieve the Care Certificate; driving licence and DBS required. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with empathy and patience.
• No formal care experience required; full training provided to achieve your Care Certificate.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to rural client base.
• Right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily support to clients.
• Assist with meals and medication where appropriate.
• Offer companionship, conversation, and reassurance.
• Support outings, appointments, and pet care as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of high-quality, non-medical care and companionship services for older adults. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, delivering person-centred care that empowers our clients to live independently in their own homes across Marlborough & The Test Valley.

Job Description

At Home Instead, we believe care is personal. We support older adults to remain independent, comfortable, and connected in their own homes and we’re looking for kind, compassionate people to join our friendly team covering Marlborough and surrounding areas.
Your Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll build meaningful relationships with regular clients and provide high-quality, person-centred care, including:

Personal care and daily support

Meal preparation and medication assistance

Companionship, conversation and reassurance

Support with outings, appointments and pet care

Working With Us

Average 30 hours per week

Availability required between 7.30am – 10pm (split shifts)

Alternate weekends, with a day off in lieu

Paid client introductions, so you feel confident and supported from day one

What We Offer

Paid travel and waiting time, plus 45p per mile mileage allowance

Full training provided to achieve your Care Certificate and beyond

Ongoing support from a welcoming local team
(Previous care experience is preferred but not essential.)

Qualifications

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a naturally caring, empathetic, dependable, and patient disposition.

Experience: No formal care experience required, full training will be provided to achieve your Care Certificate and beyond. Previous personal or professional care experience is welcomed but not essential.

Additional information

A caring, dependable, and professional approach

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential due to the rural nature of our client base)

Right to work in the UK

An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.