Care Assistant (Part Time)

The Care Bureau; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

30p per mile

Referral scheme up to £500

Blue Light Card

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Christmas bonus

DBS check

Training provided

Wellbeing helpline

RQF qualifications

Job summary

The Care Bureau is seeking a part-time Domiciliary Care Worker to help people live independently in their own homes across the Northamptonshire area, including Wellingborough, Kettering and Northampton.

No previous care experience is required, as full training is provided and DBS checks are covered. You will earn competitive hourly rates with mileage pay and have the flexibility to fit visits around your life.

Qualifications

• Must have caring, patient, and reliable nature.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to learn; no prior care experience required.
• DBS check is required; cost covered.
• Training is provided on the job.

Responsibilities

• Help someone get washed, dressed and ready to start their day.
• Make a cup of tea or breakfast and spend time to chat.
• Shop for essentials or pick up prescriptions.
• Assist with medications as needed.
• Carry out light housework, laundry or bed-making.
• Provide companionship and a friendly presence.

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Willingness to learn

Job description

Domiciliary Care Worker - Part-Time

The Care Bureau | Wellingborough, Kettering and Northampton

Looking for part-time work that means something?

Ever had one of those days where a small act of kindness made everything better? That's basically the job description. As a Domiciliary Care Worker with The Care Bureau, you'll help people live independently, safely, and happily in their own homes - and you'll go home every day knowing you've genuinely made a difference to someone's life.

This role is perfect if you're after part-time hours that fit around family life, studies, or another job. No previous care experience needed - just a kind heart and a bit of patience. And if you've cared for a family member, volunteered, or worked in retail, hospitality or similar people-facing roles, those skills count for more than you'd think.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same. You might be:

• Helping someone get washed, dressed and ready to start their day
• Making a cuppa and a bit of breakfast, and staying for a chat
• Popping to the shops or picking up a prescription
• Giving someone a hand with their medication
• Doing a bit of light housework, laundry or bed-making
• Simply being there - company, conversation, and a friendly face

It's hands-on, it's varied, and it genuinely matters. You'll be supporting people to stay independent, comfortable and dignified in their own homes.

Hours to Suit You

We know part-time work needs to fit around real life, so:

• Shifts fall between 6:30am and 10:30pm - pick mornings, evenings, weekends, or a mix
• Choose a few hours a week or build up to more - it's flexible around you
• Great as a second job, a return-to-work role, or something to fit around college or other commitments
• No long shifts stuck in one place - visits are short and varied, so a few hours can genuinely fly by

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and reliable nature
• Good communication skills
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (required, for getting between visits)
• Willingness to learn - full training is provided, so previous care experience isn't essential
• A DBS check will be required (don't worry, we cover the cost - see below!)

If you're kind, dependable and want a job where you can really see the difference you make in just a few hours a week, that's the most important quality we look for.

What We Offer

We know this work is demanding, so we make sure you're properly looked after too:

• Competitive hourly rates
• 30p per mile paid between calls
• Up to £500 through our referral scheme*
• Free Blue Light Card - access to thousands of discounts
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) plus a pension scheme
• An extra paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday, taken at a time that works for you and the business.
• Christmas bonus*
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Fully paid classroom and on-the-job training
• Wellbeing support helpline
• Fully funded RQF qualifications - build a real career in care, on us

*Terms apply - ask us for details.

Why Care Work?

Because it's real. Because you'll build genuine relationships with the people you support. Because every visit, however small it might seem, can be the highlight of someone's day. It's not always easy, but it's rarely boring, and it's one of the few jobs where you can finish a shift knowing exactly what good you've done.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you - whether you're after a few hours a week to fit around your life, starting your very first job in care, or bringing years of experience - we'd love to hear from you.

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