Home Care Assistant – Part Time

Right at Home UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Career progression & qualifications

Paid mileage between clients

Job summary

Right at Home Portsmouth is seeking caring Care Assistants for part-time roles in Portsmouth and surrounding areas. You will provide in-home care, building trusted relationships with clients and supporting their daily needs.

No prior care experience is required as full paid training and ongoing support are provided. Roles offer 8–20 hours per week with flexible patterns and a friendly local team.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full paid training and ongoing support provided.
• Compassionate, reliable and patient demeanour; strong communication and reliability.
• Happy to work in clients' homes and travel between visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Meal preparation and medication support as needed.
• Carry out light household tasks and shopping for clients.
• Support with daily routines and encourage independence.

Job description

Care Assistant – Part Time (8–20 Hours) | Portsmouth

Looking for a rewarding part-time job where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Whether you have experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, administration, childcare, education, healthcare, or you're looking for a meaningful part-time role, we'd love to hear from you.

At Right at Home Portsmouth, we're looking for caring, reliable and compassionate people to join our award‑winning team, providing high‑quality care to clients in their own homes across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

No previous care experience? No problem. We provide full paid training and ongoing support, giving you everything you need to confidently begin a rewarding career in care.

We're currently recruiting for part‑time Care Assistants working between 8 and 20 hours per week, depending on your availability.

What you'll earn

• From £15.10 per hour
• Paid mileage between clients
• Full paid training provided
• Career progression and recognised qualifications
• Friendly, supportive local team
• Work for an award‑winning homecare provider
• Make a genuine difference every single shift

This role is ideal if you currently work in:

• Administration or Office Support
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Supermarkets
• Reception
• Teaching or Teaching Assistant roles
• Childcare
• Healthcare
• NHS
• Community Support
• Or you're looking for a rewarding career change

Many of our Care Assistants have previously worked in customer‑facing roles where compassion, communication, patience and reliability were already part of their everyday skills.

You don't need to have worked in care before — your existing experience could be a fantastic foundation for a career in homecare.

What you'll be doing

• Companionship and conversation
• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Light household tasks
• Shopping and community outings
• Support with daily routines
• Encouraging independence and wellbeing

No two visits are ever the same, but every visit gives you the opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's day.

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous care experience — we're looking for people with the right values and attitude.

You’ll be:

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Reliable and punctual
• A confident communicator
• Patient and respectful
• Passionate about helping others
• Willing to learn and develop
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
• Committed to providing high‑quality care

If you've worked in customer service, administration, retail, hospitality, education, childcare or another people‑focused role, many of your existing skills will transfer perfectly into care.

Hours & Availability

We're currently recruiting part‑time Care Assistants looking for between 8 and 20 hours per week, with flexibility to find a working pattern that suits your availability.

Current Priority – Thursday to Sunday

We are particularly looking for CareGivers who can work Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays.

We have a range of hours available across these days, including early mornings, evenings and split shifts. You don't need to be available for every shift or all four days, but good availability across Thursday–Sunday is especially valuable at the moment.

Hours are also available across Monday–Wednesday.

Minimum Availability Requirements

• At least 2 evening shifts per week – approximately 4:00pm–10:00pm
• At least 2 early morning shifts per week – approximately 7:00am–12:00pm
• Alternate weekends – Saturday and/or Sunday
• A minimum of 8 hours per week
• Availability across a mixture of morning, afternoon and evening shifts where possible

Please note: Two evenings per week, two early morning shifts and alternate weekend availability are essential requirements for this role. Due to the needs of our clients, we are unable to accommodate a school‑hours‑only pattern of 9:00am–2:00pm.

Whether you're looking for 8, 12, 16 or 20 hours per week, we'll work with you to find a regular pattern that suits your availability while ensuring our clients receive consistent, reliable care.

Where you'll work

Portsmouth
Cosham
Portchester
Southsea
Denmead and surrounding areas

You'll travel between clients' homes, so a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required for this role.

Why Right at Home Portsmouth?

At Right at Home Portsmouth, we're proud to be an award‑winning homecare provider delivering exceptional care to people in our local community.

We believe our Care Assistants deserve the same level of care and support that they give to our clients every day.

You'll be welcomed into a friendly and supportive local team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly matters.

Whether you're starting your career in care, looking for a part‑time role alongside another job, or simply want to do something meaningful with your time, we'll support you every step of the way.