Health care assistant

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

Job summary

A local senior care service in Teignmouth is seeking a part-time caregiver to provide compassionate and personal support to elderly clients. This role offers flexible hours and pay from £13.05 to £13.55 per hour, with no prior experience required. Ideal candidates will have a driving license, access to a car, and a genuine desire to assist seniors in their homes.

Benefits

Paid mileage at 40p per mile

Full paid training

Flexible hours

Access to further qualifications

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Availability for a few weekdays, alternate weekends or evening shifts.
• A caring nature and a desire to help others live well at home.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship through chats and visits.
• Assisting with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Supporting with meal preparation and shopping.
• Administering medication prompts.
• Building lasting relationships with clients.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Company Description

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing & worth. This role will play a vital part ensuring that our clients receive the best in class quality care and support the growth of our business.

Job Description

Looking for Part-Time Work with a Purpose in Teignmouth? Drivers Only | Local Clients | £13.05 to £13.55 per hour (including holiday pay)

If you’ve got a few hours to spare each week, a reliable car, and a big heart — we’d love to meet you.

At Home Instead, we’re proud to deliver care that’s personal, not rushed. Our team supports older adults across the local area with one-to-one visits that make life easier, safer, and more joyful. Whether you’re returning to work, switching careers, or just looking for something that feels good to do — this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every visit is a little different, but here are some of the ways you’ll make a difference:

• Popping in for a friendly chat and a cuppa
• Helping with washing, dressing, and personal care in a kind, respectful way
• Preparing simple meals or picking up some shopping
• Supporting with medication prompts or getting out and about
• Most importantly, being a familiar face who helps someone feel safe, seen and valued

What Makes This Role Different

We don’t do 15-minute calls or packed rotas. We give you time to care properly and match you with regular clients, so you can build real, lasting relationships with a minimum of an hour each visit.

What You’ll Get from Us

• £13.05 to £13.55 per hour including holiday pay
• Paid mileage at 40p per mile. Paid travel time or waiting time, depending on the area.
• Full paid training – no experience needed
• A consistent schedule with regular clients
• Support from a friendly, local team who always have your back
• Flexible hours that work around your life
• Access to further qualifications if you want to grow your career

A Few Things You’ll Need

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Availability for a few weekdays, alternate weekends or evening shifts
• A caring nature and a desire to help others live well at home

Sound Like You?

If you’re ready to turn your spare time into something meaningful, we’d love to chat. Give us a call on 01626 864172 or email [e-mail] and we’ll tell you more.

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.