Evening & Weekend Care Pro - Flexible Hours, Mileage Paid

Home Instead, Inc.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free PPE and induction training

NVQ/QCF qualifications and progression

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee discounts with UK retailers

Care professional coffee mornings

Mentoring scheme for new staff

Monthly company newsletter

On-site free parking

Job summary

Home Instead Taunton is seeking Care Assistants, Support Workers, HCS or Home Carers to help older adults with evening routines and provide reassurance in the home. You will handle personal care, mobility support and companionship, ensuring clients feel safe and engaged.

Responsibilities include medication support, light meal prep, recording care notes, and accompanying clients to community activities. Flexible shifts and onsite parking are included.

Qualifications

• A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for travel between sites.
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
• Level 4 English and IT literate.
• Desire to genuinely help others and make a difference.
• Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults with evening routines and provide reassurance to help them feel safe at home.
• Morning/evening personal care (washing, toileting, dressing for bed).
• Medication support and mobility assistance.
• Prepare light meals, drinks and snacks.
• Record simple care notes after each visit and accompany clients to activities.

Skills

English level 4

IT literacy

Empathy and helping others

Education

NVQ/QCF qualifications

Job description

Home Instead Taunton is seeking Care Assistants, Support Workers, HCS or Home Carers to help older adults with evening routines and provide reassurance in the home. You will handle personal care, mobility support and companionship, ensuring clients feel safe and engaged.

Responsibilities include medication support, light meal prep, recording care notes, and accompanying clients to community activities. Flexible shifts and onsite parking are included.