Care Assistant

Role summary

Care Assistant is a role at Home Instead in Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-14. Salary: GBP 14 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Care Assistant

Company

Home Instead

Location

Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

GBP 14 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-14

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services that allows clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance their quality of life.

With minimum visits of one hour , award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our Clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust that enables us to provide personalised support.

Care Professional Benefits:

Excellent pay rates - £13.50 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates

Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support

Supportive Environment

Casual Dress

Zero hours contract

Minimum one-hour visits – so you build real connections

Employee referral bonus programme

Mileage paid separately

MOT charge reimbursed – if using own car

Discounts on high street brands, meals out, holidays and much more

24/7 Employee assistance programme

Blue light card

Pension Scheme

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

Job Description

We are currently seeking committed Care Professionals who reside in the Yoker, Drumchapel, Clydebank and Old Kilpatrick areas. Due to the nature of our business evening and weekend work is expected.

Duties may include:

Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit

General Housekeeping

Accompanying to appointments, social events or shopping

Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same. We won't lie, some days can be tough but the good days...they're really good! With minimum one hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Who we are looking for:

Applicants with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients

Flexibility towards work schedules to include evenings and alternate weekends

Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping

Good communicator

Team Player

Professional

Applicants ideally should have a drivers license and access to a vehicle although other methods of transportation may be acceptable and given due consideration depending on the needs of the client and their location.

Qualifications

No qualifications or experience necessary ; full training provided.

Compassionate, reliable, and good communicator with a passion for supporting people.

Desire to make a positive difference in the local community.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Here at Home Instead we work as a team and are always here to help each other out. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to PVG checks (costs reimbursed after 3 months of successful employment).

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!

HICP202505

Compensation: up to GBP 13.50 - hourly