Are you an experienced Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?
At Home Instead Mendip Hills, we’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team and support our growing client base.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our clients to live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible in their own homes.
Working around our core hours, you’ll help clients start and finish their day with confidence, providing a range of person-centered care and support, including:
- Helping clients get up and ready for the day
- Supporting with breakfast and medication
- Providing personal care and assistance with daily routines
- Helping with household tasks and keeping homes comfortable
- Preparing meals and supporting with teatime routines
- Assisting with evening and bedtime routines
Alongside providing outstanding care, you’ll also support the office team with day-to-day tasks and offer guidance and assistance to fellow Care Assistants in the field.
We believe in looking after our team just as well as we look after our clients. As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll benefit from:
- 30 guaranteed hours per week – providing consistency and security
- £13 per hour, with double pay on bank holidays
- Paid mileage and travel time between client visits
- Regular clients and a minimum of one-hour visits, allowing you to build meaningful relationships
- Full, paid, client-specific training through our brand-new Care Skills Academy
- Support to complete your Care Certificate during your first few weeks
- Clear career progression opportunities and access to further qualifications, including NVQs
- Pension scheme and holiday pay
- Referral bonuses for helping us grow our team and client base
- Access to your pay before payday
- A free Blue Light Card and discounted fuel
- A supportive, close-knit team with ongoing guidance and encouragement
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives, helping clients maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life while building lasting relationships with them and their families.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is caring, reliable and passionate about delivering high-quality care. As this is a senior position, previous care experience is desirable.
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.
- You must be available to work alternate weekends, including both Saturday and Sunday.
- You should be comfortable working across our core hours, including morning and evening visits.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills, support others and make a real impact in your local community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Find out more about us: homeinstead.co.uk/office/mendip-hills/
Please note: This is a UK-based role. Any offer of employment is subject to candidates having the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or support with visa switches.