Home Instead
Day time care assistant
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Join Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst — rated Outstanding in Caring — and start a career where kindness matters more than experience. We’ll give you full training and support to help you make a real difference every day.
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Job Description
Location: Alton
Hours: 1pm to 9pm
Salary: £744 a week plus double pay on Bank holiday
We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and reliable daytime carer with driving skills to support a vibrant 86-year-old lady who lives with her husband in their spacious home with a stable.
About the Role:
You will provide meaningful companionship, practical support, and safe transport, including:
- Driving her to daily outings, and other appointments
- Accompanying her on daily walks (approx. 2 miles)
- Engagement with animals and trips to see horses
- Meal preparation and encouragement to maintain a healthy diet
- Sharing her love of music
- Assisting with bathing once or twice a week, while respecting her independence in personal care
- Supporting her during moments of mild confusion related to her dementia
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About Our Client:
- Active, fit, and sociable despite mild dementia
- Passionate about animals; had 2 horses previously
- Music lover with a professional background at the BBC
- Warm, friendly, and enjoys companionship
What We Offer
- Paid mileage
- Ongoing paid training & development: £12.25 per hour
- Supportive management and a friendly team environment
- Career progression opportunities — including roles as Senior Care Professional
- Blue Light Discount – Exclusive perks for our heroes
- £200 Referral Bonus – Refer a friend who starts work and get rewarded!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for your wellbeing
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Training & Development
All new Care Assistants complete 2 days of training to prepare for their role, followed by ongoing support and development. You’ll also receive specialist training, including dementia care, to help you grow and deliver the highest quality care.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate:
- Compassionate, patient, and reassuring
- Energetic and able to join for walks and outings
- Experienced with dementia care
- Confident driver with a clean driving record
- Loves animals and can provide gentle guidance
- Encourages healthy eating habits and enjoys mealtime companionship
- Comfortable providing light personal care
Additional Information
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life while enjoying an engaging, active, and fulfilling role.
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