Care Assistant

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.