Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Hedge End, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted July 18, 2025 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Are you a kind, reliable person looking for a meaningful role in your local area? At Home Instead East Hampshire, we’re proud to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to older adults across Hedge End and the surrounding communities—helping them live independently, with dignity, in their own homes.

We’re a friendly, supportive team providing care with warmth, respect, and a truly personal touch—and we’d love you to join us.

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide dedicated, unhurried care that makes a genuine difference. Every day is varied, and you’ll support clients with:

  • Companionship – meaningful conversation, sharing hobbies, and reducing loneliness

  • Personal care – helping with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene

  • Medication support – prompting or assisting with prescribed medication

  • Meal preparation – helping clients enjoy nutritious meals

  • Light housekeeping – tidying, laundry, keeping homes safe and comfortable

  • Mobility assistance – supporting gentle movement or walking

  • Errands and outings – accompanying clients to appointments or local shops

With minimum 1-hour visits, you’ll have the time to build real relationships and deliver care the right way—unrushed and personal.

What We Offer:

  • Regular clients – build meaningful, long-term connections

  • Mileage paid – we cover your travel between visits

  • Full, paid training – no experience required

  • Ongoing support – friendly office team available 24/7

  • No uniform – a relaxed, friendly approach to care

  • Employee benefits – including Blue Light Card and high street discounts

  • Career progression – grow your skills and develop your career with us

To provide the best care for our clients, we are specifically looking for Care Professionals who can offer:

Morning availability (essential)
At least 2 evenings per week (essential)
Every other weekend (essential)

Alongside other availability 

We are seeking car drivers who possess a valid driving license and have access to their own vehicle

Please note: All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

 

If you’re passionate about supporting others and want a rewarding, full-time role close to home in Hedge End and the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start a career where you’ll truly make a difference.

About this role

Summary

Provide personal and companionship care to elderly clients with flexible hours and full training.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Hedge End, England; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecompanionshipmedication supportmobility assistance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hedge End, Southampton, UK

On-site City