Care Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Ready for a brand-new start where your skills are valued and your time counts? Say goodbye to rushed visits and hello to meaningful care!

At Home Instead Swansea, you’ll focus on real care, not just ticking boxes on a to-do list. You’ll get to enjoy the following (and more):

⏱ Minimum 1-hour visits

🚗 Paid travel time and mileage

💷 Competitive pay: £12.60/hour + £12.21/hour travel time + £0.35/mile mileage (plus double time on bank holidays)

🤝 Clients matched to you based on shared interests, backgrounds, and personalities

💬 Employee Assistance Programme – extra support when you need it

💳 Blue Light Card discounts

🌴 Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata)

👥 Supportive team and 24/7 office backup

🏆Career progression and support to gain a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Don’t just take it from us, hear what our brilliant team says:

“There are lots of opportunities to progress and get more skills. The hours are great and work perfectly for me around my family.” — Care Professional

“I have never felt so supported appreciated and valued in my care professional role and I have been doing this job a long time.” — Care Professional

Escape the stress of rushed visits and enjoy the job you love. Imagine walking into someone’s home and having the space to make a real difference — be it listening to their childhood memories over a cuppa, accompanying them to their favourite coffee shop, or supporting them to stay independent while enjoying the routines that matter most. 💚

As a Care Professional you’ll be:

• Helping clients with personal care like washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Supporting with medication and daily routines
• Assisting with light housekeeping and errands
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Accompanying clients to appointments or activities

We offer lifestyle-friendly shift patterns designed to give you balance and consistency. Choose what fits you best:

• Weekdays + alternate weekends - steady routine with reliable weekly hours
• Weekday evenings + weekends - ideal for fitting care around other commitments
• Weekends only - perfect for shorter, structured hours

Experience in care homes, supported living, domiciliary care, or any care-related setting is a plus, but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds!

You’ll need:

• A kind, compassionate approach and a genuine desire to make a difference
• A valid driving licence, access to a car, and business insurance
• Availability on weekdays and/or weekends
• A willingness to learn and collaborative mindset

From the moment you join us, our promise is for you to feel supported not only in your role, but in your growth and wellbeing. We offer the following:

• Paid, comprehensive induction training to set you up for success
• Ongoing refresher sessions to keep your skills current
• Specialist modules including dementia care, end-of-life care, mobility, and safeguarding
• Opportunities for career development and recognised qualifications
• Access to a supportive, friendly office team who are just a phone call away
• Referral bonuses for introducing new colleagues or clients

Think this sounds like the right fit? We’d love to hear from you!

It only takes a minute to submit an application! Click “I’m interested” or use the link below and we’ll be in touch very soon.

👉 https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/swansea/