Home Care Assistant

Home Instead • Gloucestershire, England • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

As a Care Assistant, you will be matched with local clients based on shared interests and personalities. Your goal is to support older adults in their daily lives, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. This is a role where you can truly make a difference every single day. 

The key responsibilities of a Home Care Assistant are: 

  • Relationship building: Spend quality time with clients, engaging in conversation and companionship to combat loneliness. 
  • Personal care: Support with dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, always maintaining the client's dignity and respect. 
  • Home support: Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation and running errands such as grocery shopping. 
  • Well-being support: Help with medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments or social activities. 
  • Independence advocacy: Encourage and support clients to continue doing the things they love fro...