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Home Care Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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A Home Care Assistant, or Care Worker helps elderly or infirmed people live safely in their own homes. Their duties include assisting clients in daily tasks, performing domestic duties and delivering client reports.

Home Care Assistant duties and responsibilities

The duties of Home Care Assistants vary, depending on their clients’ cognitive function and mobility. Their common responsibilities include:

  • Helping or supervising client washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Preparing client meals and snacks and feeding or supervising eating and drinking
  • Administering medications
  • Cleaning home, washing clothes and linens, shopping and other domestic duties as needed
  • Transporting the client to medical appointments and helping them run errands
  • Monitoring client health conditions
  • Reporting client progress and any concerns to Home Care Manager

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Home Care Assistant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

We are hiring Home Care Assistants across Buckinghamshire & South Oxfordshire! ❤

Join our multi award winning team and help make a difference in your community today! We have Full Time & Part Time positions available! ❤
  • £11.25 - minimum hourly rate
  • £12.50 - weekend & evening rate
  • £17.00 - bank holiday rate
  • Mileage Paid
  • Pension Scheme
  • Paid Training & Shadowing
  • Free Uniform & PPE
  • 24/7 Employee support service
  • So Much More!

If you are Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy and looking for a new challenge join our Team today!

Have questions? Give us a call on 01296 695372 and we will be happy to help!

Driving is essential for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.25-£17.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50-£17.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • Overtime
  • Weekend Licence (required)

Example 2

My Homecare is recruiting for Home Care Assistants in Wakefield

(Full and part time roles available)

THIS ROLE IS Availible TO UK BASED Applicants ONLY.

Female Careres Required DUE TO THE Nature OF THE WORK

As a Home Care Assistant you will support people in the community in their own homes with their daily routines to live the best lives possible.

You will be joining an award-winning care provider within an exciting role where you can transform someone else’s life while transforming your own too! Whatever your background, there’s a rewarding career in care for you – one were you can follow your passions and learn new skills too.

Driving license and access to a car for work is essential

Job description

We’re looking for warm and friendly people to join our team of home care assistants to care for people in Wakefield.

We require our staff to be kind hearted, reliable, compassionate, warm and a ‘people person.’

Benefits / Package
  • Salary from £10.00 per hour and £15.00 on bank holidays
  • Mileage allowance
  • 28 days paid holidays
  • Free Enhanced DBS
  • Work place pension
  • Friend referral scheme

We welcome people who are new to care and offer support from our care staff (seniors) and (office) management, as well as ongoing training and development.

The role

We’re proud to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. Responsibilities include;
  • Assist/provide personal care;
  • Provide Nutrition and hydration support;
  • Support with medication needs;
  • Assist in domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning;
  • We offer companionship services so excellent communication is needed.
  • A driving license and your own vehicle is Essential as we care for people in the community in their own homes.

Please ‘APPLY NOW’ so we can arrange an interview at your earliest convenience or call 01924 654114 for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Salary: £10.00-£10.25 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work license (required)

Example 3

Pay Rate of £11.20 per hour (mileage paid at 30p per mile)

We Have Flexible Full Time & Part Time Options Available

Summary

Would you like to help individuals in the community to live safely within their own homes?

We are recruiting teams of domiciliary care workers to support others to live independently within their own homes. Come and join our professional team and help to bring happiness, quality of life and promote a positive impact to someone’s life.

Role in brief

  • Visit vulnerable people in their own homes and support them to carry out their daily lives safely.
  • Assist people with pre-agreed daily tasks that may include personal care, personal support, domestic support or visiting local amenities.

Benefits working for Dale Care:

  • Experience not essential
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free DBS and uniform
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Health and Welfare Support Service
  • Retail discounts (Blue Light Card)
  • Work/Life Balance and flexibility
  • Fully Paid Training and Development
  • Career Progression
  • Company Pension (Auto-Enrolment)
  • Effective support mechanisms

Essential Requirements

  • Full driving licence and access to a car
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships

We work in partnership with international students with the right to work in the UK, alongside their studies.

Dale Care is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your personal information. Please find our Applicant privacy policy at [website]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.20 per hour



Application question(s):
  • Do you have access to your own car (this is essential for this role)

Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence Location: In person

Example 4

We are an award-winning visiting and live-in home care company and pride ourselves on the professional yet personal service that our carers provide.

Good Oaks’ Mission is “to be the go-to provider of quality care at home by valuing, developing and rewarding the caring people who work with us.”

Why become a Care Assistant with us?

The role of Visiting Carer can give real satisfaction and fulfilment in a job well done. This active role supports clients who are relying on you to be able to be in the home they love. It’s a very responsible job, supporting a wide range of clients with professionalism, empathy, and a smile. On top of this, in reward for all your hard work you will receive.
  • Competitive pay rates from £13- £15 per hour!
  • Flexible or guaranteed hours available
  • Paid mileage
  • 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata
  • Full induction training provided and paid
  • Paid DBS check
  • Pension contributions
  • Paid shadow shifts for all new starters
  • Supportive, proactive, and understanding management
  • Career progression includes opportunities to study for QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Free Blue light card
  • Competitive refer a friend scheme
  • Car Breakdown cover
  • Paid volunteer days

What do we require?
  • Clear DBS check
  • Two references
  • Driving licence and use of your own car
  • Valid right to work in the UK
  • Alternate weekend working

Previous experience in healthcare is desirable such as domiciliary care, residential care, healthcare assistant, or support work however this is not essential as we will provide full training.

What will you be doing as a Care Assistant?

You will be supporting our clients out in the Wokingham and Bracknell area, your visits can include helping clients get up and ready for the day, personal care, medication administration, companionship, meal preparation, outings and more.

If you're reliable, naturally caring, and passionate about providing great, person-centred care click APPLY NOW and our recruitment team will be in touch very soon!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus bonus

Example 5

Flexible Working HOURS FROM 16-36 HOURS

- FULL PAID Travel TIME (AT FULL CARE RATE)

- PAID Mileage

- Opportunities FOR Progression / Promotion

Experience is not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits: -
  • Full organisational support and in-house training;
  • Employee Referral Scheme of £200.00;
  • Paid mileage;
  • Paid travel time at full hourly rate;
  • Company pension scheme;
  • Uniforms provided;
  • Enhanced rates for bank holidays.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: -
  • Assisting service users in all matters of personal care, including, dressing/undressing, washing, bathing and using toilet facilities;
  • Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks and drinks;
  • Carrying out general housework as required, including changing beds, laundry, ironing, tidying and light cleaning duties;
  • Providing companionship and mental stimulation, including participating in activities as required by the service user, including games, hobbies or other recreational activities;
  • Providing a chaperone service to accompany the service user to appointments, day trips, outings, shopping or any other general errands outside the home;
  • Assisting with any clerical / communication needs such as making phone calls, paying bills, completing forms and paperwork;
  • Encouraging and overseeing the management of any medication or administering such medication where necessary and required;
  • Monitoring of health-related conditions such as diet and fluids, keeping records where required;
  • Responding to any emergency response within a timely and efficient manner;
  • Ensuring relevant notes, information and records are kept and maintained and handovers are duly carried out to pass on relevant information where necessary;
  • Ensuring a good line of communication between all parties within the business at all times.

The suitable applicant will be able to demonstrate the following: -
  • Kind, compassionate and caring nature;
  • Commitment to service users and their needs;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Flexible approach to operating times - may include a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays;
  • Flexible approach to location of work – may include travel between Service Users;
  • Honest and open persona;
  • Respect for individual privacy and personal dignity;
  • Desire to work in a care environment with a view to making a positive difference;
  • Strong working relationships.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.25 per hour

Additional pay:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE supplied, assessed mitigations for risks associated with COVID-19 Licence and car for work purposes? (required)

Example 6

Cwtch Care is a top-quality Home Care provider based in Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan, with many of our Service Users located within a 15-mile radius of Cowbridge town.

Brief Summary of Responsibilities
  • To look after the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of the clients using a client-centered approach.
  • To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfillment, and other rights.
  • To create and maintain good professional relationships with clients, their families, and friends.
  • To actively support other Care Workers.
  • To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Cwtch Care Ltd policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Personal Specification

Education/Training
  • Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent e.g. NVQ2) or working towards qualification. Desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Experience (Preferred, but not essential, as full training is provided)
  • Experience in providing high standards of care provision.
  • Experience in meeting the needs and support of Clients.
  • Must have a Full UK Driving Licence as driving is required.
  • Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Skills and Abilities
  • Strives to reach the highest standards in care.
  • Communicates effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
  • Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
  • Flexible and approachable with a positive attitude, even under pressure.
  • Self-motivated and works on their own initiative.
  • Records with accuracy and detail.
  • Great team player.
  • Commitment to your own professional and personal development.

What you'll get in return...

Benefits Include.
  • Competitive Rates of Pay.
  • Mileage Allowance.
  • Uniform Provided.
  • Opportunity to Progress.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification (QCF Level 2, Level 3).
  • Premium Rates for Bank Holidays and work after 7 pm.

Employment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time hours are available.

Work remotely
  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 - 40 per week

Salary: £9.50-£13.00 per hour

Additional pay:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Signing bonus
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all local laws and governing body rules and regulations.

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • Care: 1 year Driving Licence (required)

Example 7

At this time we cannot accept applications from anyone currently based outside of the UK

We are a family run domiciliary care company that prides itself on having one of the best reputations in the area.

We aim to provide our Service Users with the highest quality of care within their own home environment – in order to do this we require carers who have the same high standards as we do.

Benefits of the Home Care Assistant role are:
  • Loyalty Bonus- extra pay for every year you are with the company
  • Bonus - your good work deserves reward!
  • Contracted hours - guaranteed pay
  • Continuity - set work days and set days off
  • Pension scheme
  • Paid training
  • FREE Uniform
  • FREE enrollment onto a Diploma in Health and Social Care Recognition and Reward Scheme
  • FREE registration (we pay your fee) as a care worker with Social Care Wales
  • £100 bonus if you have an up-to-date manual handling certificate
  • Refer a friend scheme - £250 for each recommendation
  • Candidates must have a driving licence and access to a car along with being able to work every other weekend.

Requirements of the Home Care Assistant role are:
  • You must really want to care for the most vulnerable people in our community
  • You must have a driving licence and access to a car
  • You must be able to work every other weekend.
  • You must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK in order to be considered for the role

Salary:
  • Week £12.25 per hour
  • Weekend £13.25 per hour
  • Pay per visit: 75p for every visit
  • If you work your weekend off you will get paid £15 .75 per hour

Shifts:

You choose!

Day - 7am - 3pm

Evening - 330pm - 1030pm

Nights - 1030pm - 7am

Responsibilities of the Home Care Assistant are:
  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication assistance
  • Shopping,
  • Domestic work
  • Any other duties required to ensure service users remain comfortable within their own homes

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.25-£15.75 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance bonus
  • Signing bonus



Application question(s):
  • Are you currently based in the UK?
  • We cannot sponsor any candidates
  • Do you live within 3 miles of Newport?

Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom Location: On the road

Example 8

***
  • Very competitive welcome bonus now offered ****

Welcome bonus (T&C's apply)

New to care welcome bonus- £200
Up to two years care experience welcome bonus- £300
Over two years care experience welcome bonus- £400

We understand it is important to have a balance between your career and your personal life! Good Oaks are offering carer roles specifically during weekdays!We are looking for new carers to work from 7/8am until 2pm Monday to Friday!

We are an award winning visiting and live in home care company and pride ourselves on the professional yet personal service that our carers provide.

At Good Oaks we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care at home by valuing, developing and rewarding the caring people who work with us.

Why become a Care Assistant with us?

The role of Visiting Carer can give real satisfaction and fulfilment in a job well done. This active role supports clients who are relying on you to be able to be in the home they love. It’s a very responsible job, supporting a wide range of clients with professionalism, empathy and a smile. On top of this, in reward for all your hard work you will receive;
  • Excellent pay rates from £10.00 - £15.25 per hour
  • Guaranteed or Flexible hours
  • NO Weekends
  • Paidholiday pay
  • Paid mileage
  • Free Blue light card
  • Free use of company car (if yours breaks down)
  • Free RAC breakdown cover
  • Paidinduction and training
  • Paid DBS
  • check
  • Paid shadow shifts*
  • Competitive refer a friend scheme
  • Pension contributions
  • Career progression including opportunities to study for QCF Diploma’s in Health and Social Care
  • Supportive, proactive and understanding management

What do we require?
  • Clear DBS check
  • Two references
  • Driving licence and use of your own car
  • Valid right to work in the UK
  • Previous experience in healthcare is desirable such as domiciliary care, residential care or support work however this is not essential as we will provide full training.

What will you be doing as a Care Assistant?

You will be supporting our clients out in the Poole and Bournemouth area, your visits can include; helping clients get up and ready for the day, personal care, medication administration, companionship, meal preparation, outings and more.

If you're reliable, naturally caring and passionate about providing great, person-centred care click APPLY NOW and our recruitment team will be in touch very soon!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.00-£15.25 per hour

Additional pay:
  • Loyalty bonus
  • Signing bonus
Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Referral programme
  • Store discounts
Schedule:
  • Day shift

Licence/Certification:
  • driving licence and access to a car (required)

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What does a Home Care Assistant do?

Home Care Assistants help elderly or infirmed people enjoy safe, comfortable and relatively independent lives at home. They assist their clients with a range of daily duties, including personal care, eating, taking medications, running errands and attending appointments. They also perform common domestic tasks on behalf of their clients. They provide as much or as little assistance as clients need to remain in their homes. They also keep home care organisations updated about their clients’ progress.

Home Care Assistant skills and qualifications

Home Care Assistants rely on their domestic and soft skills to effectively help their clients. A successful Home Care Assistant candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include: 

  • Understanding of geriatric health, mobility issues and nursing best practices
  • Problem-solving and efficient decision making, especially in emergency situations
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including active listening, to determine client needs and deliver progress reports
  • Organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling
  • Interpersonal skills, including relationship management, conflict management and willingness to access constructive feedback
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Strong navigation and driving skills
  • Competent domestic skills, including cooking and cleaning

Home Care Assistant experience requirements

While professional experience is not required, many home care groups strongly prefer candidates with experience caring for the elderly or infirmed. Previous experience working in a home care setting is ideal. However, employers may hire applicants without this experience if they have other positive qualities. People with nursing backgrounds are also strong candidates.

Home Care Assistant education and training requirements

There is no formal education requirement for working as a Home Care Assistant as many home care groups provide on-the-job training. Candidates with a relevant national vocational qualification (NVQ) or similar are strongly preferred. A Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care are some of the best NVQs for Home Care Assistants. Home Care Assistants often attend care conferences and training programmes throughout their careers to expand their skills.

Home Care Assistant salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Home Care Assistant in the UK is £9.98 per hour. Salaries vary according to experience, education, the employer and their location.

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