Part Time Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks compassionate Home Care Assistants to support seniors in their daily lives. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. Ideal for those with a warm heart and a passion for helping others, training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Flexible part-time hours

Paid waiting and travel times

Paid mileage

Industry-leading paid training

Career development opportunities

Employee benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in caring is beneficial but not essential.
• Access to own flexible transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prompting & assisting with medication.
• Support with daily activities, respecting privacy and dignity.
• Preparing simple meals and light household duties.
• Providing companionship and chat.
• Supporting shopping trips, social calls, appointments, and clubs.

Skills

Companionship

Medication assistance

Cooking

Household support

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care services for older people in their own homes. With MINIMUM visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an outstanding reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

Our office was established in 2019, and our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors by giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing, and worth. This role will play a vital part in ensuring that our clients receive top-quality care and support the growth of our business.

Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career? Do you have a warm heart and a caring nature? Do you have a passion for organizing and planning tailored support solutions that will make people's lives better?

Job Description

Home Care Assistant - Earning up to £14.75 p/h

Do you want to help people in need and make a difference in their lives? Do you want to work with the elderly but don't have any experience or qualifications? If so, becoming a care assistant might be your perfect career.

As someone who cares for others daily, we know it can bring huge rewards. And when we say ‘rewarding’, we’re not just talking about pay. As a care assistant, you can make a real difference by supporting older adults to live independently in their own homes.

Care Assistant Pay & Benefits

• Up to £14.75 per hour
• Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid waiting and travel times - up to 1 hour
• Paid mileage
• Part-time hours
• Refer a friend scheme
• Industry-leading paid training
• Full PPE provided
• Career development & progression opportunities
• Employee benefit scheme

Care Assistant Job Description

This is a unique opportunity in the care sector. We will carefully match you with a small circle of older adults in your local community, supporting them to live happy, independent lives by providing:

• Prompting & assisting with medication
• Support with daily activities, respecting privacy and dignity
• Preparing simple meals and light household duties
• Providing companionship, a cup of tea, and a chat
• Supporting shopping trips, social calls, appointments, clubs, and hobbies (own car advantageous)

Qualifications

Experience in caring is beneficial but not essential.

Access to own flexible transport is essential due to work in surrounding rural areas.

Additional Information

The Benefits of Becoming a Care Assistant

• Flexible part-time hours between 16-30 hours per week. We cannot offer purely school hours or full-time roles, as each employee supports a small, regular client circle.
• If you have morning availability (preferably starting at 07:30) or evening availability (preferably starting at 16:00), and can work alternate weekends, this role can fit around other commitments.
• Excellent training is provided, and you'll meet like-minded people.
• The biggest benefit is making a difference every day and putting a smile on your clients' faces.

If you are passionate about caring and motivated to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community to reflect the neighborhoods we serve. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

If you're seeking rewarding work with high flexibility to meet clients' needs, please click 'I'm Interested' or contact the office team at 01305 239289.