Overview
Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire — Evening Care Assistants Wanted! Are you someone who shines in the evening hours and has a few hours to spare? Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire is looking for compassionate, reliable individuals to join our team as Evening Care Assistants.
Location
We cover Andover and East Wiltshire (Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Amesbury, Andover, Tidworth, Larkhill, Ludgershall, and surrounding villages).
Job Details
Job Type: Part-time
Hourly Rate: £12.70
Shifts: Evening shifts, typically starting between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with the last shift finishing around 10:00 pm. You can select regular hours on any day of the week that works best for you.
Responsibilities
- Assisting clients with getting ready for bed (e.g. washing, dressing, undressing)
- Preparing a light evening meal or snack and assisting with drinks
- Helping clients take their evening medication
- Offering companionship and emotional support to ensure clients feel at ease
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, including helping them settle for the night
Qualifications & Requirements
- Compassionate, kind-hearted individuals with a genuine desire to help others
- Ability to work a few regular hours in the evening, ideal for those seeking part-time hours or wanting to work alongside other commitments
- No prior experience in care is necessary - we will provide all the training you need
- Must be reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
- Access to reliable transport, as many of our clients are located in rural areas
- Ability to work alternate weekends is preferable
Additional Information
- Location considerations: valid UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is needed to effectively work in the rural service area
- Applicants must live within a 20-mile radius of the SN9 postcode and hold a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle
- We do not currently hold a sponsorship license
- DBS enhanced disclosure and references required; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults
- Location coverage includes Pewsey, Devizes, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages
- £12.70 per care hour depending on qualifications
- Paid travel time and mileage of 45p per mile
- Holiday entitlement: 28 days paid holiday
- Full training provided — care certificate training paid
- Ongoing one-to-one support and opportunities for career development
- Employee benefits, including high street discounts
- Referral bonus: £200 for each successful care assistant referral
How to Apply
Ready to Apply? Click the apply button now or contact us on 01672 555560.