Home Instead - Home Care Assistant - Wareham/Purbeck

Company Description

(Drivers Required) – £14.00–£15.00 per hour – Wareham, Purbeck & Surrounding Areas

Location: Wareham, Purbeck and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.00 – £15.00 per hour 
Hours: Mornings, Evenings, Every other weekend
Company: Home Instead

Turn your kindness into a Rewarding Career
Are you a caring, reliable person who wants to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives?
Join Home Instead and be part of a team where your efforts are valued. 96% of our Care Professionals say they’re proud to work here, 95% feel motivated to go the extra mile, and we’ve been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s top employers.

Job Description

We are looking for compassionate Home Care Assistants to join our friendly team supporting older adults living independently in Wareham, Purbeck and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

As a Home Instead Care Assistant, you will be matched with a small group of regular clients in your local area, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and provide high-quality care.

Unlike many care providers, our visits are a minimum of 1 hour, meaning you have time to provide genuine support and companionship.

Your duties may include:

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Helping clients with morning and evening routines
• Supporting with personal care such as dressing or showering
• Prompting medication
• Preparing simple meals
• Light household tasks
• Accompanying clients to appointments, shopping or social activities

Pay & Benefits

• £14.00 – £15.00 per hour  
• Paid mileage, travel and waiting time
• Flexible working hours available
• Industry-leading training and Care Certification
• Career progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided
• Employee benefits scheme
• Supportive and friendly local office team

Qualifications

No previous care experience is required, we provide full training and ongoing support.
If you enjoy helping others and want a rewarding career where you truly make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have access to a reliable vehicle
• Be able to work mornings, evenings and every other weekend
• Be kind, reliable and compassionate
• Be comfortable working in Wareham, Purbeck and surrounding areas

Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided.

Additional Information

Why Home Instead?

Home Instead is known for delivering outstanding care with warmth, respect, and companionship. We don’t just provide services, we build relationships.

We provide longer home visits, typically averaging around 80 minutes, allowing our Care Assistants to focus on companionship, dignity and independence, not rushing between clients.

If you’re a caring person who wants to be part of something meaningful while staying true to our values, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information, please call Yasmin on 01305 239289.