Care Assistant

Home Instead UK

. Support clients to remain safe, happy and independent in their own homes .

Posted 11/11/2026contractHereford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £15 - £17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing compassionate personal care, ensuring clients maintain their independence and quality of life. Proficient in time management and organizational abilities to effectively support clients in their homes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Personal Care AssistanceExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational AbilityUK Driving LicenceCompassionate Client Support

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Soft Skills

KindReliableCommittedWarmFriendly

Certifications & Qualifications

Business Class 1 Insurance

Industry Keywords

Client RelationshipsQuality of LifeSocial InteractionMeal PreparationLight HouseworkShopping AssistanceMedication Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients to remain safe, happy and independent in their own homes
Visit clients in their homes and provide services that promote quality of life
Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction
Take clients to appointments and social events
Prepare meals and perform light housework
Assist with shopping
Provide personal care, including washing, dressing and medication support
Build positive client relationships and continuity of care
Work with office staff and client supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 16 hours per week; maximum full time, e.g. 40 hours per week
2 evenings and every other weekend included in working schedule
Kind, compassionate, reliable, committed and person-centred
Honest, warm and friendly
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational ability and good time management skills
Must be over 18
Must have a UK driving licence
Must have access to own car/vehicle
Must have business class 1 insurance
Must have the right to work in the UK
No specific qualification required

Benefits

Comp & perks

DOUBLE PAY on bank holidays
41p per mile fuel expenses between calls and when taking clients on outings
No visits for less than 1 hour
Rewards scheme
Blue Light Card fee paid
Paid training
Ongoing career development support
City and Guilds Care Certificate in Dementia & End of Life
No uniform required
PPE provided
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Referral schemes and discount schemes
Paid annual leave
Ongoing support from the office, regular contact and face-to-face visits from client supervisors