Home Care Assistant - New Forest

Home Instead; Calmore; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care company in Calmore is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support older adults in their homes. The role offers flexible shifts, full training, and enhanced pay for evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates are caring, reliable, and available for part-time work with a purpose. This position does not require prior experience, making it accessible to a wider range of applicants.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist older adults with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Provide medication reminders and support mobility.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and engage in conversation.
• Help with shopping and running errands.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

As a Home Care Assistant at Home Instead New Forest, you'll help older adults live independently and comfortably in their own homes by supporting with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, grooming)
• Medication reminders and mobility support
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Companionship and conversation
• Shopping and errands

Hours

Between 7am – 10pm (flexible shifts available). Availability for every other weekend is preferred, but not full days and flexibility can be discussed.

Pay

Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour (weekdays). Evenings & Weekends: Higher rate £13.50 per hour.

Why join Home Instead New Forest

• Looking for meaningful work that fits around your busy life or building your career in the Care sector?
• Rewarding, flexible role that makes a real difference in the lives of local people, with hours that suit you.
• Flexible hours – work when it suits you
• Shifts available between 7am and 10pm
• Career progression available for other opportunities: Live-in Carer, Overnight care (both sleep-in and waking shifts)
• Family-friendly schedule – ideal for school-time availability

What this role offers

• No experience needed – full, paid training provided
• Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushing between clients
• Work locally – we match you with nearby clients
• Enhanced weekend and holiday pay
• Pension scheme, paid holidays, employee discounts
• A friendly, supportive team that truly values you

Who This Role is Perfect For

• Care sector professionals seeking to develop and mentor others
• Retirees looking for a fulfilling, flexible role
• Care sector returners
• School-hour availability
• Anyone seeking work with a purpose
• Kind, patient and reliable people with a caring nature

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• If based in Central Lymington ONLY Walkers may be considered

Be part of something meaningful. Build a career that works for you.

At Home Instead New Forest, your time and compassion make a world of difference - not only to our clients, but to our community.

Please note: Right to Work checks will be completed. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.