About

• Company Description
• Home Instead West Lothian support clients across our local area, from Livingston to Linlithgow, Bathgate to Broxburn, Winchburgh to Whitburn and everywhere in between.
• We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team of Care Professionals / Care Assistants to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing personal care, companionship and home help to older people to allow them to live independently in their own homes.
• You do not need any home care experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Assistant and we encourage people from different sectors to apply, whether that is: NHS, retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service, delivery driving. We provide FULL training from the start.
• Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits

• Excellent pay rates - from £13.60 to £14.10 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates
• Minimum of 1 hour calls - so you have the time needed with clients to care
• Types of hours available - from 10 hours part-time to 35+ hours full time
• Mileage - paid business mileage
• Travel time - paid, protected travel time between visits
• Training - paid, award-winning, training and ongoing support with genuine career development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
• Discounted gym membership - at local Xcite facilities
• Employee referral bonus - on successful referral of friends
• What does being a Care Assistant involve?
• Being a Care Assistant/ Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same!
• You will be introduced to all new clients, and Care Professionals are matched to clients based on personality, background, hobbies and interests. With a minimum of 1 hour visits you have time to provide high quality, person focused care.

Duties can include

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Qualifications
• Previous care experience is welcome, but not required. This could be from working in a care home, as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or in the NHS. It could also be from working as a volunteer, or personal experience of caring for a loved one.
• Additional Information
• We encourage applications from all sections of the community, as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.
• Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is preferred, as some of our clients require accompanying to Doctor's visits and other appointments.
• We are actively recruiting now, if you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory, with friendly like-minded people who share your values, please click 'Apply Now' or call us at 01506 346046 to learn more.

• Date Advert Closes: 28 September 2025
• Compensation: GBP13.60 - GBP14.10 - hourly