Care Assistant

  • Part-time
  • Date Advert Closes: 01 August 2026
  • Compensation: GBP 13.75 - GBP 13.75 - hourly

Company Description

Home Instead Mid Cornwall provide the highest quality, relationship led care for older people in their own homes in St Austell. We support clients with their social and emotional needs rather than just focussing on tasks, helping them enjoy their lives in their own homes where they wish to be. 

All our visits are at least an hour. We always introduce caregivers to new clients and invest heavily in training and development. Our office team provide excellent support for the caregivers allowing them to provide the very best care they can. We pay travel and waiting time and mileage at 45p a mile. Holiday pay is one hour for every 8 worked and we have a Nest pension scheme. 

Job Description

We believe our Care Professionals deserve the same level of care and support that we provide to our clients.

That's why we offer:

✅ Guaranteed hours contracts

✅ Paid travel time and waiting time

✅ Scheduled gaps between visits – no rushing from client to client

✅ Award-winning training and ongoing professional development

✅ A supportive, friendly local office team

✅ Opportunities to gain recognised care qualifications

✅ A rewarding role where your work is genuinely valued

Qualifications

  • Passion for supporting and caring for others
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Reliability, trustworthiness, and respect for client privacy
  • Physical stamina to assist with mobility and daily living activities
  • Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with clients
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to clients' individual needs
  • Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Additional Information

Apply Today!

Join our team and enjoy a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Contact us for more information – we can’t wait to hear from you!

We have not started sponsoring visa applications yet and look for people who are or will be living within the local area. 

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