Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Bristol, Avon, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 1, 2026 Last posted April 1, 2026
Job description

Home Instead Bristol North is an award-winning home care company that offers the best in-home services. From companionship, home help, personal care to specialist care. Begin each day with purpose at Home Instead Bristol North. You will provide uplifting care to our clients, offering companionship and support to make their days brighter.

Responsibilities:

  • Build heartfelt connections with clients, infusing evenings with care and companionship.
  • Help clients settle for the evening, assisting with their personal care routines and medication prompts.
  • Contribute to a homely environment by aiding in light household chores and supper preparation.
  • Maintain transparent communication with clients and families, providing first-class care and comfort.

Benefits:

  • Earn up to £16.00 per hour, alongside mileage reimbursement.
  • Enhanced rates of pay for Bank Holidays.
  • Enjoy regular social events and team-building activities.
  • Industry leading training and opportunities for career development.
  • Full personal protective equipment (PPE) provided for your safety.
  • We offer a range of contracts from zero hours to full-time hours depending on your needs.
  • DBS reimbursement
  • Free Discount Card
  • 12% Holiday Pay
  • Pension Scheme

Requirements:

  • You must have a driving licence and your own reliable car for home visits, groceries, and taking clients out to appointments and for fun trips.
  • We are looking for candidates who can work a minimum of 15 hours per week covering weekdays either 8am until 2pm or 4pm until 10pm, and who can reliably work 2 out of 4 weekends per month.
  • Experience is beneficial but not essential as thorough training is provided.
  • Strong written and spoken English skills are essential.
  • Excellent organisational ability and time management skills.
  • An innate sense of warmth and friendliness, facilitating positive client relationships.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Applicants must be UK resident, we cannot offer sponsorship.  You will need a driving licence and a car. 

We are looking for candidates who can work weekdays either 8am until 2pm or 4pm until 10pm, and who can reliably work 2 out of 4 weekends per month.

The areas we cover include: BS6, BS7, BS9, BS10 ,BS11, BS16, BS32, BS34, BS36.

If this sounds like you please call us on 0117 435 0065 and speak to the Recruitment Team.

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, companionship, and support to clients, assisting with daily routines and household tasks.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

beneficial but not essential

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Bristol, with flexible hours, driving license, and car required.

Salary

Earn up to £16.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driving licenseown reliable carstrong English skillsorganisational skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecompanionshiphome care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bristol, UK

On-site City