Care Assistant – Mornings, Lunchtimes, Evenings & Alternative Weekends

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

Job summary

Join a leading homecare provider dedicated to helping elderly adults live independently and with dignity. This part-time role as a Care Assistant offers flexible shifts and full training, making it ideal for both experienced workers and newcomers to care. You'll provide essential companionship, assist with personal care, and support daily routines, ensuring clients receive the best care possible. Enjoy competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts. Make a meaningful impact in your community while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Company pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee wellbeing platform

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Flexible scheduling

Award-winning training

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and reliable transport required.
• Availability for every other weekend and key hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Support clients with medication and mobility needs.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Medication support

Errand running

Job description

Company Description

Part-Time | 15–35 Hours per Week | Immediate Start Available

Join Home Instead, one of the UK’s leading homecare provider, and help elderly adults live independently and with dignity in their own homes. No experience needed – full training provided!

We’re hiring Care Assistants for morning, lunchtime, eveningand alternateweekend shifts. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Provide friendly companionship & emotional support

• Help with personal care & daily routines

• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping

• Support with medication and mobility

• ️ Run errands like shopping or collecting prescriptions

Pay & Benefits

• £13.50–£15.00 per hour

• £27.00/hr on Bank Holidays

• 40p per mile mileage reimbursement

• Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed care

• Company pension scheme

• Blue Light Card – nationwide discounts

• Employee wellbeing & discount platform

• Refer-a-Friend Bonus – £250 per referral

• Casual dress, on-site parking, and flexible scheduling

• Award-winning training & professional development

Qualifications

What You Need

• A valid UK driving licence and reliable means of transport

• The right to work in the UK

• Availability every other weekends and during key hours

  • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 am

• A kind, compassionate nature and a desire to help others

Whether you’re looking for a career change or already work in care, this is one of the most rewarding roles you’ll find.

Additional Information

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