NOW HIRING · SO45 Waterside area and New Forest towns and villages
Health Care Assistant
Join our friendly, supportive team and help elderly and vulnerable people live independently in their own homes.
The role
We support elderly and vulnerable people in the comfort of their own homes, helping them remain independent as an alternative to residential care. This is a highly rewarding role where you will build meaningful relationships and make a real difference every day.
Whether you are experienced in care or looking to start a fresh, new career — we provide full training, ongoing support, and clear opportunities to grow.
Shift patterns
- Morning 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Evening 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Alternate weekends required.
Pay
- Weekdays - £13.10 per hour
- Weekends - £16.10 per hour
- Bank Holidays - £20.25 per hour
+ Paid travel time between visits
+ Mileage reimbursement at £0.45 per mile
What you'll need
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- A kind, caring attitude and genuine desire to help others
We welcome applicants from all sectors and backgrounds — no care experience necessary.
Benefits & perks
- Guaranteed hours available on a rota basis
- 28 days holiday (pro rata)
- MOT reimbursement
- Refer a Friend Bonus — up to £200 per referral
- NHS Healthcare Scheme worth up to £700 (includes counselling, GP services, gym discounts)
- Blue Light Card — retail and leisure discounts
- 5-day paid training induction with our dedicated Training Manager
- Ongoing support from our Mental Health Champions
- Career development opportunities in field and office-based roles
- Flexible working options
- Company pension scheme
- Smartphone technology to manage your schedule easily
- Free uniform and PPE
Apply today and start a career where your work truly matters.
No care experience needed — we'll train you from day one
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.10-£20.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you live locally to the location in this vacancy?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence & own car? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road