Care Assistant
Company: Home Instead
Role summary
Care Assistant is a role at Home Instead in Runcorn, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-23. Salary: GBP 15 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Care Assistant
- Company
- Home Instead
- Location
- Runcorn, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- GBP 15 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-23
You’ll love working with Home Instead if you’re a compassionate person who wants to make a real difference in your community by supporting people in their own homes. It’s a wonderful opportunity to join a highly-rated, supportive team where no previous degree is needed, just a kind heart and a reliable nature.
Job description
Company Description
Home Instead Frodsham, Runcorn, Widnes has been supporting clients in the Frodsham, Helsby, Alvanley, Kingsley, Norley, Runcorn and Widnes areas for 15 years.
We are proud to be a CQC "Outstanding" rated Home Care provider committed to delivering care that is compassionate and personalized support to individuals in their own homes. In 2025 we were awarded the Home Instead Care Excellence Award for the highest level of client satisfaction in the Home Instead network.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for kind people who are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our clients, making a real difference to their life, helping them to maintain their daily routine in the comfort of their own home. This is home care at its best.
Job Description
Do you like helping others? then this may be the job for you!
No care experience? No Problem! All you need is a caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference.
At Home Instead Frodsham, Runcorn, Widnes, we can offer the following benefits:
Excellent pay rates - £14.50 per hour, plus £29.00 enhanced for bank holidays
Types of hours available from 10 hours 30 hours per week
Minimum 1 hour calls so you have the time needed with client
A variety of shift patterns available to suit client needs.
Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
Client Introductions In person introductions to all new clients
Employee referral bonus programme - £400
Training fully paid, award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications eg. City & Guilds Dementia, End of Life and Parkinson's
Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
As a home carer for our clients, you will support with the following:
Building a supporting relationship with clients and their wider family
Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
Accompanying to appointments or shopping
Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Provide feedback to support the client’s ongoing person-centred care
Qualifications
You don't need to have a background in care, just a desire to help others as all training is provided
We do ask that you live in or around the Frodsham, Runcorn and Widnes area and drive to be considered for this role! You will be required to provide care and support for our clients who live in these and surrounding areas.
Have a caring nature
Great communication skills
Willingness to make a difference in someone's life
A can-do attitude and strong work ethic
Full UK driving licence and access to your own private vehicle
Work as part of a team but also complete lone working
Great time keeping
No prior care experience is needed - full training will be provided
You must have the right to work in the UK, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship
With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.
Additional Information
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! Click apply today or call us at 01928 733020 to learn more.
Compensation: up to GBP 14.50 - hourly