Evening Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A community care provider in Faringdon is seeking Evening Care Assistants to provide compassionate evening support for clients. You will assist with evening routines, meal preparation, and mobility. No prior experience necessary, and full training is provided. This role offers competitive hourly pay, paid travel time, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates should have a caring attitude and be available to work alternate weekends.

Benefits

Paid mileage & travel time

Full paid training

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to care and provide support.
• Must be 18 or over and available to work alternate weekends.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle desired.

Responsibilities

• Help with evening routines to ensure comfort.
• Prepare evening meals and support with medication.
• Assist with mobility and personal care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Make Your Evenings Matter – Become an Evening Care Assistant! At Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse, we’re on the lookout for kind-hearted, dependable individuals to join our amazing team as Evening Care Assistants. Whether you’re just starting out or have experience in care, we’ll give you all the support and training you need to succeed and shine. As an Evening Care Assistant, you’ll be there to make the evening's better for our clients. You will help our clients wind down their day with dignity, comfort, and kindness. Your hours will typically be 5pm - 9:45pm (though we can have a chat about this if the timings do not quite match what you can commit to).

Responsibilities

• Helping with evening routines – from getting changed and washed, to creating a calm and comforting bedtime atmosphere
• Preparing a warm evening meal and supporting with medication
• Assisting with mobility and personal care to ensure safety and comfort
• Offering genuine companionship – a chat, a smile, a reassuring presence
• Keeping an eye on wellbeing and spotting any concerns early

What you can expect

• £12.75 hour during the week and £13.50 per hour on the weekend
• Paid mileage & travel time between visits
• Full, paid training – no experience necessary
• Clear career pathways & qualifications (NVQs)
• Pension scheme
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded for helping us grow our team and client base
• Access to EarlyPay – draw from your earnings before payday
• Free Blue Light Card and discounted fuel
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families

What we need from you

A genuine desire to care for and provide outstanding care and support for those you visit. You must be aged 18 or over and available to work an alternate weekend (both Saturday & Sunday). Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is also desired.

Your evenings could change someone’s life – and bring you real purpose, pride, and connection. Apply today and we will be in touch with you!

Please note: This is a UK-based role and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.