Care Assistant

Home Instead

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

Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a CQC registered 'Outstanding' home care provider, supporting our clients to remain well living in their own homes. 
We support clients living across Swindon, Highworth & Vale of White Horse areas.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a well established home care team - and you could be part of the change we want to give to our clients. As a Care Assistant with us, you will support clients with their daily routines, including  administering medication, preparing a hot meal, helping with housework, supporting with personal care, and much more.

Our Care Assistant’s go home each day knowing they have made a real difference to the people they visit.
We support older people living in Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon & Vale of White Horse areas.  

Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant with Home Instead:

  • £12.25 to £13.25 per hour, and bank holiday rates of £24.50 per hour
  • Paid travel time and mileage between your visits
  • Minimum 1 hour visits – giving you plenty of time with your client
  • Paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as promotions and access to NVQ qualifications
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 
  • Free Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across a wide range of establishments
  • Support from a mentor when you join
  • ‘Refer a friend’ rewards enabling you earn money for your friends and family joining us
  • Company Pension Scheme

What do we require from you?

  • Genuine desire to support our clients to remain happy and healthy at home
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (desired due to nature of the role)
  • Availability to work alternate weekends

Find out more about us here: homeinstead.co.uk/swindon

Apply today and we will be in touch with you to discuss the role further.

Please note that this role is UK based, and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.

About this role

Summary

Support clients with daily routines, personal care, medication, and house tasks in home setting.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

18+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Highworth, England, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

£12.25 to £13.25 per hour, and bank holiday rates of £24.50 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driving licence

Preferred skills

vehicle

Specializations

home careelderly supportpersonal caremedication administration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Highworth, Swindon SN6, UK

On-site City