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Care Assistant
Care Assistant / Care Professional
Truro & Falmouth
Flexible Hours | Paid Training | Life Experience Welcome | Guaranteed Hours
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Company Description
We are recruiting caring and reliable Care Assistants / Care Professionals in the Truro and Falmouth area to join our growing Home Instead team.
At Home Instead Truro, Falmouth & Redruth, we’ve proudly supported our local community since 2009. Our companionship-led care provides consistency and reassurance for our clients, helping them remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.
Ideal for those seeking flexible care jobs in Cornwall, part-time care work, or a rewarding role with no prior experience required, this opportunity is perfect if you have empathy, a passion for helping others, and valuable life experience.
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing (Home Care / Support Worker Duties)
- Providing genuine companionship care through conversation, reassurance, and emotional support, including shared activities like enjoying a cup of tea and bringing warmth to clients’ lives
- Supporting with personal care with dignity and respect, including:
- Washing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Grooming
- (Tailored to each client’s specific needs)
- Full training and ongoing support provided to ensure confidence
- Assisting with daily routines and mobility support in clients’ homes
- Preparing nourishing meals and ensuring proper hydration, from light lunches to comforting evening meals that promote health and wellbeing
- Providing medication reminders (fully paid training included)
- Completing light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming environment
- Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients and their families by serving as a consistent, friendly face who offers reassurance and emotional support
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Note: Minimum visit duration of 1 hour ensures time for meaningful care and connection.
What’s in It for You
- Guaranteed contract of 10–25 hours per week
- 5.6 weeks of paid holiday
- 3% pension contribution
- 1-hour minimum calls
- 45p per mile reimbursement for travel
- Fully paid training
- Access to specialist training and qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for you and your family)
- EarlyPay (access up to 50% of your pay before payday)
- Exclusive discounts scheme (supermarkets, utility providers, etc.)
- Free DBS check
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme (financial rewards for supporting recruitment)
- Competitive hourly rate of GBP 14.30 – 15.30
Why This Care Job Is Perfect for You
- Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle
- Guaranteed, stable hours (10–25 hours per week)
- Meaningful work supporting your local community
- Ideal if you’re seeking work-life balance, flexible entry into the workforce, or are returning to work
- Inclusive and supportive team dynamics with ongoing guidance
Why Choose a Career in Home Care?
This isn’t just another job—it’s a people-centered, community-focused role where your presence genuinely improves lives every day.
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Requirements & What We’re Looking For
What matters most is who you are—not just your work history.
✔ No prior care experience required—full training provided, including the Care Certificate ✔ Life experience highly valued, such as:
- Caring for loved ones
- Family or community roles
- Work in people-focused environments (valuable transferable skills) ✔ Essential personal qualities:
- Naturally caring, empathetic, and patient
- Reliable and emotionally mature enough to build trust
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Flexible and adaptable to a home care setting ✔ Required qualifications & access:
- A full UK driving licence and valid business-use car insurance
- Access to a vehicle for visits within the community
- Ability to support mobility and perform personal care safely
- Availability to work some evenings, days, and alternate weekends
Note: All applicants must reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
If you’re looking for a role that allows you to make a real difference while balancing your own personal life, this Care Professional opportunity is an ideal summer step. Join a supportive team where care, respect, and relationships are at the core of our mission.
For inquiries, call 01872 303400 or contact our recruitment team via their [website or email link, if applicable].
Application closes: 01 December 2025
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