Home Instead Dorchester • Wareham, Dorset
About this role
(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/Shifts
Mornings, Lunch, Evenings and Weekend shifts available!
Company
Home Instead
(Flexible Hours Available) - Looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around your lifestyle? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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.