Care Assistant
Alina Homecare
£16.25/hour
South Road, Kingswood, Warwickshire, BS15 8JF, United Kingdom
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Alina Homecare
Alina Homecare is a care service provider.
Job description from Alina Homecare
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
* Paid training
* Referral programme
* Annual leave
* Employee discount
* Store discount
* Company pension
Full Job Description
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare South Bristol.
Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Kingswood and surrounding areas.
Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team.
As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different!
You’ll help with…
* Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
* Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
* Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
* Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
* Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
* Mobility – help with getting around
You’ll enjoy…
* Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
* Competitive pay rates – earn up to £16.25
* 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health
* Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands
* Self development – career opportunities if you want
* Local work & paid mileage –short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)
* Paid holiday & training – to support your career
* Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays
* Pension – to help prepare for your future
* Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £200 for every friend that starts with us
*T&Cs apply
You’ll need…
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
A driving licence & access to a vehicle
You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Alina Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!
Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Alina Homecare pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
75% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Alina Homecare pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
88% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Alina Homecare pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do care assistants jobs at Alina Homecare spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
50% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Alina Homecare?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 75% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Needs improving
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Most people worry about their hours
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Alina Homecare?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Alina Homecare managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Alina Homecare?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do care assistants work the same number they are contracted for at Alina Homecare?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
83% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
71% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Alina Homecare?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
38% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
86% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do care assistants at Alina Homecare recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Good
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Most people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Alina Homecare?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do care assistants think Alina Homecare head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Alina Homecare is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and July 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Alina Homecare employees say about their job
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Best thing
My clients
Worst thing
The management. Very unreliable.
Struggle to know what I am doing and when as rotas are only a week in advance and still change all the time.Report this reviewCare assistant at Alina Homecare, April 2026
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Best thing
Looking after people
Getting to drive in between visitsWorst thing
Not getting an actual break, only break you get is driving from house to house
Report this reviewHome carer at Alina Homecare, March 2025
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