Why This Role Stands Out
This Care Assistant role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of older adults in your community while developing valuable skills. You'll thrive in this position if you are compassionate, dependable, and eager to build meaningful connections, with full training and ongoing support provided by a reputable organization. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive team environment and apply today!
Quick Overview
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.
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
28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
Pension scheme
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.)
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.
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.