Care Assistant

Make a Difference This Spring

March is often a time when people start thinking about fresh starts, new routines, and finding a better balance between work and life. As the days get longer and spring begins to arrive, it’s a great time to plan ahead and step into a role that offers meaning, flexibility, and genuine connection.

As a Care Professional, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. This role is about far more than practical support — it’s about building real relationships and making a positive difference in someone’s day.

With flexible hours, full training, and a supportive team around you, this could be the opportunity to build a career that fits around your life while doing something truly rewarding.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing (Care, Connection & Kindness)

• Providing genuine companionship — sharing conversation, enjoying a cup of tea, and bringing warmth and connection as brighter spring days arrive.
• Supporting daily routines such as dressing, personal care, bathing, and grooming — helping clients start their day feeling comfortable, confident, and ready for what the day brings.
• Preparing nourishing meals — from light lunches to comforting evening meals that support health and wellbeing.
• Offering medication reminders (full training provided) to help clients stay on track with their health routines.
• Helping with light household tasks — keeping homes safe, tidy, and welcoming as we move into the new season.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support — being a calm, reliable presence who clients look forward to seeing.
• Completing simple care notes so families and the wider team can stay informed and continue providing the best support

What’s in It for You

• Guaranteed contract of 10 - 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—help 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!

Why You’ll Love This Role

Many people start thinking about positive lifestyle changes at this time of year. This role offers:

• Flexible working patterns that support a healthy work–life balance
• The opportunity to plan ahead with consistent hours and reliable scheduling
• A rewarding role with real purpose where your time genuinely matters
• A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Minimum one-hour visits — so you can take your time and build real relationships

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.

• Driving licence and access to a car

A Role That Fits Around Your Life

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference while maintaining balance in your own life, becoming a Care Professional could be the perfect next step this spring.

Join a team where care, respect, and relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

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

This role requires that the applicant resides in the UK and has the right to work in the UK.  We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.