Compassionate Home Care Assistant – Flexible Shifts

Candlelight Homecare Limited; Wincanton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

NVQ training

Blue Light Card

Awards ceremony

Smartphone

28 days holiday pro-rata

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Uniform & PPE provided

Rewarding role

Job summary

Candlelight Care is seeking compassionate care assistants to support vulnerable adults in their own homes across Wincanton and surrounding areas. You will provide emotional and practical help, enabling independence while safeguarding wellbeing.

Typical shifts 7am–2pm or 4pm–10pm, with alternate weekends. Full-time and part-time roles are available; driving may not be essential depending on location. Training and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or healthcare support.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to clients.
• Assist with personal care, meal prep, and housekeeping.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to the Registered Manager.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Reliable

Teamwork

Job description

Candlelight Care is seeking compassionate care assistants to support vulnerable adults in their own homes across Wincanton and surrounding areas. You will provide emotional and practical help, enabling independence while safeguarding wellbeing.

Typical shifts 7am–2pm or 4pm–10pm, with alternate weekends. Full-time and part-time roles are available; driving may not be essential depending on location. Training and development opportunities offered.