Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Horsham, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Home Instead Horsham are looking for Care Assistants to join our amazing team offering companionship, home help and supporting personal care of our clients across Horsham, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.

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 Care Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Home Instead Horsham Benefits:

  • Excellent pay rates - from £13.40 to £14.90 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates of double the hourly rate
  • Multiple positions available, including part time hours - 16-32 hrs +
  • Refer a Friend Bonus for both you and your friend.
  • Support of local office.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Access to Blue Light Card 
  • We pay for your enhanced DBS check
  • Mileage - paid separately
  • Training - fully paid award winning training, including Care Certification and City & Guilds accredited Dementia training
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 details/ other health plans
  • Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! 

Duties can include:

  • Companionship - ensuring your client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction 
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Helping with personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent 
  • Overseeing medication and providing medical support
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping

What's truly essential?

Genuine empathy, oodles of patience, and a hearty sense of humour. Your genuine kindness will transform a lonely afternoon into a brighter day for someone who needs it.

Don't worry if you've never done this before—we'll support you with plenty of training to give you confidence. Plus, with a variety of hours available, we'll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.

Reliable transport is needed for home visits, shopping trips, and various errands

You must be based in and have the right to work in the UK to apply. Please note we are unable to offer any visa sponsorship.

 

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued member of our Care Assistant team!

About this role

Summary

Providing personal care, companionship, and support to clients in their homes.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

none specified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Horsham, England; remote work not specified.

Salary

From £13.40 to £14.90 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates of double the hourly rate

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

empathypatiencekindnessreliable transport

Preferred skills

care certificationcity & guilds dementia training

Specializations

personal carecompanionshiphome helpdementia
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Horsham, UK

On-site City