Home Instead
Morning Care Assistant
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Company Description
Since opening our doors in December, Home Instead Thornbury, Yate & Dursley has grown incredibly quickly, and we're looking for more compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic people to join our fantastic team, especially in the morning. Our office is part of the Virtus Care Group who have offices in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire & Somerset.
Job Description
If you're looking for a rewarding role that fits around family life or other commitments, becoming a Morning Care Assistant could be the perfect opportunity. Working from 7:00am until lunchtime, you'll spend your mornings making a genuine difference to the lives of older people, helping them start their day with confidence, dignity and a smile.
No experience? No problem. If you have a caring nature and a positive attitude, we'll provide all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading home care providers.
What will you be doing?
As one of our Morning Care Assistants, you'll support older adults to continue living independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is different, but your role may include:
- Providing personal care with kindness, dignity and respect
- Preparing breakfast and encouraging good nutrition and hydration
- Supporting with medication reminders
- Helping clients get ready for the day ahead
- Light household tasks to keep homes safe and comfortable
- Providing companionship, conversation and reassurance
- Building meaningful relationships with clients and their families
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With minimum one-hour visits, you'll have the time to deliver care properly and create genuine connections with the people you support.
Why join Home Instead Thornbury, Yate & Dursley?
We're proud to be building something special in our local community, and we'd love you to be part of our journey.
We offer:
- £12.85 per hour during the week
- £13.50 per hour at weekends
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Paid mileage and travel time between visits
- Morning shifts from 7:00am until lunchtime, ideal around family life or other commitments
- Full paid training through our dedicated Care Skills Academy
- Ongoing qualifications and clear career progression, including funded NVQs
- Access to your wages before payday with PayWise+
- Free Blue Light Card and discounted fuel
- Employee referral bonuses for introducing Care Professionals and new clients
- A friendly, supportive office team who genuinely care about you
- A growing, ambitious team where your contribution really matters
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What we're looking for
Above all, we're looking for people with compassion, warmth and a genuine desire to help others.
To apply, you'll need to:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have reliable access to your own vehicle
- Be able to work alternate weekends
- Live within one of the following postcode areas: GL2 7, GL9 1, GL11 4, GL11 5, GL11 6, GL12 7, GL12 8, GL13 9, BS32 4, BS35 1, BS35 2, BS35 3, BS35 4, BS35 5, BS36 2, BS37 4, BS37 5, BS37 6, BS37 7, BS37 8 or BS37 9.
Whether you're looking for a complete career change, returning to work or already have experience in care, we'll give you all the support, training and encouragement you need to succeed.
If you'd like a role where every morning has purpose and every day you make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our growing Home Instead family.
Please note that this role is UK based, and any offer of employment is subject to candidates having the right to work in the UK.
Date Advert Closes: 01 September 2026
Compensation: GBP 12.85 - GBP 25.70 - hourly
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