Location: Long Eaton
Salary: £12.21 - £18.60 per hour + benefits
Hours: Mornings/Afternoon/Evening shifts (7 am-3 pm or 2 pm-10 pm) + alternative weekend rotations
Contract: Permanent, Part-time/Full-time available
About Hygea Homecare
We're a locally owned home care provider with over four years of supporting our community. Unlike large care companies, we keep things personal - small caseloads, stable teams, and genuine investment in our staff. Our low turnover rate shows our care assistants stay because they feel valued and supported.
What makes us different:
- Small, manageable caseloads (3-7 clients maximum)
- Geographic clustering - no driving across cities
- Genuine training investment with paid qualifications
- Stable teams - same supervisors and colleagues
- A family atmosphere where you're known by name
What You'll Do
As a Care Assistant, you'll provide essential personal care and support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity.
Daily responsibilities include:
- Personal care: washing, dressing, toileting assistance
- Medication reminders and basic health monitoring
- Meal preparation and assistance with eating
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Companionship and emotional support
- Mobility assistance and transfers
- Completing care records and handover notes
- Communicating with families and healthcare professionals
A typical day: Visit 3-7 clients within a 5-mile radius, spending quality time with each person rather than rushing between calls.
Essential Requirements
- Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle (mileage reimbursed at 25p/mile)
- Right to work in the UK.
- Genuine compassion and patience for supporting vulnerable adults
- Physical capability to assist with mobility, lifting, and personal care tasks
- Reliable communication skills - able to read care plans, write clear notes, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Dependable attendance - clients rely on consistent care.
- Availability for afternoon/evening shifts and weekend rotations
Desirable Experience
- Previous care work in any healthcare setting
- Experience supporting elderly or adults with disabilities
- Understanding of safeguarding, dignity, and person-centred care
- Basic first-aid knowledge
What We Offer
Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- Starting rate: £12.21/hour (new to care), progressing to £18.60/hour (qualified/experienced)
- 28 days annual leave
- Enhanced rates: Time and a half on bank holidays, double pay on Christmas Day
- Travel time is paid between clients.
- Milege: 0.25p per mile travelled.
- Pension scheme
Training & Development:
- Fully paid 2-week induction training
- Free DBS check, uniform, and PPE equipment
- Funded Diploma in Health & Social Care qualification
- Ongoing supervision and support
- Clear career progression pathways
- Regular team meetings and check-ins
Work-Life Balance:
- Predictable routes are planned to minimise travel
- Consistent client base - build meaningful relationships
- A supportive management team is available when you need it
- Flexible scheduling, where possible
Application Process
- Apply online with your CV and cover letter
- Telephone pre-screening (15 minutes)
- Face-to-face interview at our Long Eaton office
- Reference and DBS checks
- Start paid training within 2 weeks of successful application
Hygea Homecare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.
We process applications in accordance with GDPR. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes.