Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Wadebridge, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of high quality, relationship led care services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.  

Our local vision is To Improve and Professionalise the Experience of Working in Care in Cornwall

  • Competitive rates of pay from £11.40 per hour 
  • Paid scheduled 15m gaps between visits - no rushing!
  • Flex and Guaranteed contracts available 15,20,25 and 30 hours.
  • Paid mileage, travel and waiting time
  • An industry-leading training programme, with ongoing personal development with in house courses and NVQ 2,3 and further.
  • Paid holiday
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 professional support
  • Shadowing and introductions to all new clients
  • A friendly and supportive office team
  • Pension scheme

As a Care Professional with us, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. Our pay is £11.40 per hour + travel allowance + mileage. We have a range of contracts from Flex to 15,20,25 and 30 depending on availability and ability to look after a wide range of needs. 

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01726 829312

Many companies say they pay travel but they don't really. We have a real Travel and Waiting time  Allowance. We schedule 15 minute gaps between visits and pay for the travel and waiting times so you are paid in full for the 15 minutes. On average this pays an extra £1.14 per hour in addition to the contact time pay of £11.40. It's a very real benefit that our employees value, but don't realise until they start.

 

About this role

Summary

Providing personal care and support to elderly clients with flexible hours.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Wadebridge, England, remote work not permitted

Salary

£11.40 per hour + travel allowance + mileage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

compassioncommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

elderly carepersonal supportrelationship-led care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wadebridge PL27, UK

On-site City