Home Care Assistant - New Forest

Mash Care; New Forest; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care agency in the New Forest is seeking a part-time Home Care Assistant to help older adults live comfortably in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Flexible shifts offered, training provided, and a supportive team awaits you. This role is ideal for caring individuals looking for a meaningful opportunity.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Enhanced weekend and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• No experience needed; full training provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist older adults with personal care needs.
• Provide medication reminders and mobility support.
• Engage in light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Personal care

Medication reminders

Mobility support

Light housekeeping

Companionship

Reliable and caring nature

Job description

Overview

Home Care Assistant (Part-Time & Flexible Shifts available)

Location: Totton, Hythe, Marchwood, New Milton, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Waterside, Barton on Sea, Milford on Sea, Lyndhurst, Beaulieu

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

About the Role

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

Why Join Home Instead New Forest?

• 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
• 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 Hours working
• 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.