Home Care Assistant
Listing ref 2668500a56
- WhereHalesworth
- Posted6 August 2026
Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates - £13.50 per hour week days, £14.00 per hour evenings and weekends, plus £20.25 enhanced bank holiday rates
- Types of hours available From 10 hours part time or Full-time/Guaranteed contract
- Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
- Mileage and travel time - paid separately
- Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
- Flexible working patterns, including a requirement to work occasional weekends to support our clients' needs
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Home help assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or to learn more.
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
- Keep client records and care plans up to date
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
