We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot and Newbury branch.
Pay:
· £14.25 weekday 8am to 6pm
· £14.75 weekday evenings after 6pm
· £15.75 on weekends
· 40p per mile
Hours per week: Flexible full-time hours to suit you
Our operating hours are between 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday. We can consider a flexible working pattern within these times.
We will expect all candidates to have availability to work alternate weekends.
Please note - We now have the opportunity to offer sponsorship for any full time applicants
Why choose to work with us at Home Instead?
· One hour minimum call
· Paid induction training and fully funded Care Certificate
· Ongoing expert training
· PPE provided
· Full support from experienced office team
· Salary advances drawdown facility
· Employee referral scheme
· Professional environment with a family feel
· UK's leading homecare provider
· Highest-ranking Home Care company on the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers list 2026
· Winner of the Care Services Recognition award for 2 years running from Berkshire Care Association
· 100% of our employees say they are very or extremely proud to work for our company in our annual employee survey
· Rated by our clients as 9.8/10 by homecare.co.uk
Our ideal candidate:
· A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
· A proactive person who can use your own decision-making skills
· Willingness to learn and develop your skills
· “Can do” attitude and strong work ethic
· Able to work independently as well as part of a team
· Good communication skills
· Demonstrates honesty and integrity
· Kind, caring and compassionate
· Empathetic
· Resilient
· Reliable
· You have access to your own car
· You have the right to work in the UK
Key responsibilities:
· Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, medication and light housework
· Accompanying clients 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
An enhanced DBS along with professional and personal reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.25-£15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- What is your postcode please?
- We have hours between 16 and 35 per week (including alternative weekends). Please confirm how many hours you're looking to work per week?
- Can you confirm you have a car to use for this role? (or a reliable means of transport)
- What is your title? (Mr/Mrs/Miss)
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
