Care Assistant – Mornings, Lunchtimes, Evenings & Alternative Weekends

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

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants to help elderly adults live independently. This part-time role includes providing companionship, personal care, and support with daily routines. No experience is necessary as full training is provided. Flexible hours are available for morning, lunchtime, evening, and weekend shifts, with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay (£13.50–£15.00 per hour)

Mileage reimbursement (40p per mile)

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing and discount platform

Refer-a-Friend Bonus (£250)

Award-winning training and professional development

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and reliable means of transport.
• Availability every other weekend during key hours.
• Kind and compassionate nature with a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support.
• Help with personal care and daily routines.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support with medication and mobility.
• Run errands like shopping or collecting prescriptions.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Valid UK driving licence

Reliability

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, evening and alternate weekend shifts. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, we’d love to hear from you.

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

What You Need

• A valid UK driving licence and reliable means of transport
• The right to work in the UK
• Availability every other weekend and during key hours
  • 7:00 am- 2:00 pm and/or
  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• 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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