Care Assistant

At Home Instead Horsham we offer support to individuals living in their own home. We have a range of contracts at present that involve visiting clients in Horsham, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill area. We are looking for reliable, friendly and caring people to join our team and to make a difference to our clients' lives. You must have flexibility to work alternate weekends. 

At Home Instead we have minimum 1-hour visits with suitable travel time to ensure you are not rushed with clients, with mileage reimbursement. We work to match our Care Professionals and clients together so memorable connections can be established. To us, it's personal.

Home Instead Horsham Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - from £12.75 to £14.25 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates of double the hourly rate
• Types of hours available - Multiple Flexible positions available
• Refer a Friend Bonus for both you and your friend.
• Support of local office.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Access to Blue Light Card 
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check
• Mileage - paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training, including Care Certification and City & Guilds Dementia 
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 details/ other health plans
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! 

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring your client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction 
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Helping with personal care
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping

What's truly essential?

Genuine empathy, oodles of patience, and a hearty sense of humour. Your genuine kindness will transform a lonely afternoon into a brighter day for someone who needs it.

Don't worry if you've never done this before—we'll support you with plenty of training to give you confidence. Plus, with a variety of hours available covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends, we'll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.

Reliable transport is needed for home visits, shopping trips, and various errands

You must be based in and have the right to work in the UK to apply. Please note we are unable to offer any visa sponsorship.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued member of our Care Assistant team!