Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Okehampton is seeking a part-time caregiver. This role involves providing companionship and assistance with personal care for seniors in your community. Offering £16.25 to £16.75 per hour, flexible hours, and full training, this position is perfect for those with a caring nature and a reliable vehicle. Join us to make a difference in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Paid training

Paid mileage at 40p per mile

Consistent clients in a local area

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Availability for part-time weekday and/or evening hours.
• Calm, caring nature with a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Prepare light meals and assist with shopping.
• Support clients with mobility and confidence at home.

Skills

Caring nature

Driving ability

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing & worth. This role will play a vital part ensuring that our clients receive the best in class quality care and support the growth of our business.

Job Description

Looking for Rewarding Part-Time Work in Okehampton? Drivers Only | Local Clients | £16.25 to £16.75 per hour

If you're someone with a caring nature, a few spare hours, and a reliable car — you could make a real difference right here in your own community.

At Home Instead Okehampton, we support older adults with thoughtful, one-to-one visits that help them stay safe, independent and comfortable at home. Whether you're returning to work, semi-retired, or just looking for something meaningful to do, this role offers flexibility, purpose, and connection.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your visits might include:

• Companionship and a good chat over a cup of tea
• Help with personal care — washing, dressing, or medication reminders
• Preparing a light meal or helping with a bit of shopping
• Supporting confidence and mobility at home or out in the community
• Simply being a kind, familiar face that makes someone’s day a little brighter

What Makes This Role Different

We don’t do rushed calls or pack your schedule wall-to-wall. You’ll have time to care properly, be matched with regular clients, and feel truly valued for the support you give.

What You’ll Get from Us

• £16.25 to £16.75 per hour, based on client contact time and 15 minutes of paid travel time between visits
• Paid mileage at 40p per mile
• Full paid training – no previous care experience needed
• Flexible, part-time hours to suit your lifestyle
• Consistent clients and a local area to work in
• Friendly support from a team that genuinely cares
• Opportunities to gain care qualifications if you’d like to progress

You’ll Need:

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A calm, caring nature and a desire to help others
• Availability for part-time weekday and/or evening hours

Ready to Find Work That Feels Good to Do?

Call us on 01626 864172 or email [e-mail] to find out more.

We’d love to welcome you to the team.

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.