Care Assistant

Home Instead • Full-time • Truro, ENG, GB • £13 - £14 / hour • 9m ago

January Fresh Start: Stability, Purpose, and a Role That Truly Matters

January is a time for fresh starts, renewed focus, and finding stability after the busyness of Christmas. Many people reflect on what they want more of in the year ahead—purpose, routine, and work that genuinely feels worthwhile. If you’re someone with life experience, emotional maturity, and a caring, reliable nature, this could be the positive change you’ve been looking for.

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. This role offers structure, meaningful routine, and the satisfaction of knowing your time truly matters—especially during the winter months, when reliable, compassionate care is more important than ever.

What You’ll Be Doing (Making Winter Days Brighter)

Providing genuine companionship, sharing conversation, enjoying a warm drink, and offering reassurance during quieter winter days.
Supporting clients with daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and grooming, helping them feel comfortable and confident.
Preparing warming meals, from nourishing lunches to comforting evening dishes.
Assisting with medication (full training provided).
Helping with light household tasks, keeping homes safe, tidy, and welcoming during the colder months.
Offering emotional support, being a calm, reliable presence when it matters most.
Completing simple care notes to keep everyone informed and supported.

What We’re Looking For in a Care Professional

Kind, empathetic, and emotionally aware, you understand the importance of listening and reassurance.
Life experience and maturity bring patience, calm, and reliability to every visit.
Dependable and trustworthy, clients and families know they can rely on you.
Good communication skills, comfortable building relationships, and working as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to individual needs and routines.
Willing to learn, full training is provided, no previous care experience required.
Physically able to support mobility and personal care safely.

Why You’ll Love This Role (Especially in January )

A meaningful way to start the year, doing something that truly matters.
Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
No prior care experience needed; your life skills are your greatest strength.
Minimum one-hour visits, so you can take your time and build real relationships.
Feel-good work, knowing your presence brings comfort, safety, and reassurance.
A supportive, friendly team, you’re never on your own.

What’s in It for You

Guaranteed contract of 20 - 25 hours per week
5.6 weeks of holiday
3% pension contribution
Minimum 1-hour calls
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
Fully paid training
Access to specialist training & 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—including supermarkets and utility providers
Free DBS check
Refer a Friend Scheme helps grow our caring community by supporting our recruitment and sharing our open positions, you also get rewarded for this by earning financial gains along the way!

If you’re looking to start the year with purpose, compassion, and connection, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring warmth, reassurance, and companionship to our community this January.

Click on the link or call 01872 303400 and speak to our recruitment team who are ready to answer any questions you may have.

Additional Information

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.75-£14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

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