Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Larne, Northern Ireland, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship 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.

The Role/Benefits:

  • Pay rates from £13.50 per hour (Monday to Friday) and £14.00 per hour (Saturday and Sunday).
  • £27.00 per hour on 10 Bank Holidays.
  • Spend 1 hour or longer with every client, see the same clients at the same times every week!
  • Travel time between homes.
  • Progression opportunities into senior positions such as Senior Care Staff, Supervisor, Management & other business area's.
  • Update our app on each visit so family members can see how their loved ones are getting on throughout the day.
  • Rewarding pension scheme and employee social events.
  • A fantastic benefits package include access to our online discount portal which include many high street retailers.
  • No uniform required.
  • Different shifts available including weekdays, evenings and weekends
  • Full and Part-time roles available.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team. As a CAREGiver, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them live independently in their own home.

You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Qualifications

All we ask from you is:

  • A friendly and approachable manner with a desire to help others.
  • Committed and reliable; our clients will depend on you.
  • Full valid driving licence and access to your own car is required.

Previous care experience is not required, training and on-going support will be provided.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to AccessNI for an enhanced check.

Job Type: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits: Company events, Employee discount, Store discount.

Work Location: On the road

This position is based in Larne but could also range to Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Ballyclare and other local areas. We are requiring someone with full availability on a Tuesday and Wednesday. This could lead to more hours/ days in the future if desired. 

Compensation (from employer):
13.5 – 14 GBP (MONTHLY)

About this role

Summary

Provide non-medical support to elderly clients in their homes, building trust and promoting independence.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Larne, Northern Ireland, remote work not allowed

Salary

13.5 – 14 GBP (MONTHLY)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reliabilitycompassiondriving license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

non-medical carecompanionshipelderly support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Larne, UK

On-site City