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Care Assistant

£12.85 per hour
Part-time


Home Instead has arrived in Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton & Frome and we're incredibly excited to be bringing our award-winning home care and meaningful job opportunities to North and East Somerset.

Home Instead is one of the UK's leading home care providers, with over 270 offices nationwide . We're proud to have been named the Leading Provider of Home Care at the 2024 Leaders in Care Awards and to be recognised as the most recommended home care provider on Homecare.co.uk in 2025.

Our new office forms part of the Home Instead Virtus Care Group , alongside our established offices in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire. Together, our three offices have many years of experience delivering exceptional, relationship-led care that helps older people remain happy, safe and independent in the homes they love with Outstanding CQC ratings.

We're now bringing that same commitment to quality to our newest territory, supporting older adults across Cheddar, Winscombe, the Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome and the surrounding villages . As our service begins, we're looking for kind, compassionate and dependable people to join our team as Care Professionals.

Whether you're completely new to care or already have experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description



We are looking for bright and bubbly Care Assistant's to join our brand new office, supporting clients living across Cheddar, Winscombe, the Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome and the surrounding villages.

If you are an experienced Care Assistant looking for a change or new to care and wanting to work with a company who truly care, then we want to hear from you!

As a Care Assistant with us, the role will involve:
  • Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support
  • Preparing meals and helping with daily routines
  • Supporting with medication and personal care
  • Assisting clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and other health conditions
  • Supporting with simple clinical tasks, such as compression stockings or catheter care
  • Assisting with outings, attending appointments and help with shopping
  • Housekeeping and home support such as light housework and cleaning
  • Helping clients remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes

What We Can Offer You:

  • £12.85 per hour during the week
  • £13.50 per hour at weekends
  • Double pay on Bank Holidays
  • Paid travel time at £12.71 per hour
  • Mileage between clients paid at 35p per mile
  • Free Blue Light Card with national discounts
  • Access to our Care Skills Academy with industry-leading training, funded

    qualifications

    and career progression
  • Wellbeing Hub with support covering mental health, nutrition, menopause, sleep and wellbeing
  • Regular clients with consistent schedules, allowing you to build meaningful relationships
  • A supportive office team that genuinely values and recognises your contribution
  • Opportunities to grow within one of the UK's leading home care providers

Due to the nature of the role, we need you be be aged 18 or over and a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired. 
We also require an alternate weekend working (both Saturday & Sunday)

Apply today and we will be in touch with you!
Find out more about us here:

Please note: This is a UK-based role and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK 

Additional Information



 

 

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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