Home Care Assistant

Home Instead

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

Home Instead Beverley and Hull provide support to older people in the local community to enable them to remain happy and independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Being a Home Instead Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same. With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

We are a 5* employer and a Top 20 Home care provider.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our team at Home Instead Beverley & Hull. 

Location: The role is based in the Beverley & Hull areas.

Pay: We offer competitive hourly rates of £12.60 per hour PLUS paid travel and wait time in addition to paying 30p/mile. We also pay double on all bank holidays.

Shift patterns: 

 

  • Morning Shift: 07:00 – 14:15
  • Evening shift: 16:30 – 22:30
  • We also all work alternative weekends.

All our shift patterns are highly flexible and part time to allow for an excellent work life balance.

Please note - we are unable to offer any form of sponsorships

Benefits:

  • Market leading hourly wage of £12.60  an hour!
  • Minimum 1 hour visits with each client
  • Free DBS check 
  • Paid Travel and wait time
  • Sufficient travel time between calls
  • Paid Induction programme & Training 
  • Early pay scheme
  • Free Care certificate
  • Free City and Guild dementia course
  • Various contracts available to suit your lifestyle
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Rewards and Recognition programme
  • £100 Employee referral scheme
  • 5* Employer
  • Top 20 Homecare provider

Job Description

  • Companionship - everything from a chat over a cup of tea to playing a game of scrabble
  • Accompaniment - to appointments or a spot of shopping 
  • Meal preparation - a sandwich, or a home cooked meal
  • Light housekeeping - a run around with the hoover or a spot of dusting
  • Personal Care - because it's important to us all

 

What we need from you:

  • Positive person.
  • Willing to be a team player.
  • Professional manner at all times
  • Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
  • Your own car and to have business insurance.
  • Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).

If you match the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further!

About this role

Summary

Provides personal care and companionship to older adults, supporting independence with flexible shifts.

Job title

Home Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

based in Kingston upon Hull, no remote work allowed

Salary

£12.60 per hour, plus paid travel and wait time, double on bank holidays

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

positive attitudefriendlyteam playerprofessional manner

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

companionshippersonal carelight housekeepingmeal preparationaccompaniment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hull, UK

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