Care Assistant

Home Instead; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care agency is seeking an Evening Care Assistant to enhance the lives of elderly clients during their evening hours. In this role, you will provide companionship, personal care, and engage in activities, ensuring clients feel both safe and cherished. The position offers flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. No formal qualifications are mandatory; instead, a warm heart, good communication skills, and dependability are valued. Join us to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Career progression

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are needed, but a driving license and reliable vehicle are essential.
• Valuing a warm heart and ready smile is more important.
• Dependability and professionalism are key attributes.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in pleasant conversations during evening hours.
• Assist with personal care tasks and ensuring client comfort.
• Help maintain a safe home atmosphere and prepare for the night.
• Facilitate enriching evening activities with clients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dependability

Job description

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people. We really care about their unique life experiences. Our aim is to make sure that elderly people in our community not only have a comfortable evening but also feel safe, happy, and relaxed as they get ready for bed.

Come work with us in a role that's about more than just helping out. You'll become a trusted friend and a source of positivity for people during their evening hours. When it gets dark outside, your role becomes even more important as you bring comfort and happiness into the homes and lives of our clients.

Job Description

Bring Comfort and Joy during the Golden Hours

Join Home Instead as an Evening Care Assistant to make our clients' evenings better. In this role, you'll not only engage in activities they love, such as a friendly chat or watching a TV show, but you'll also help with important personal care tasks.

This includes helping them get ready for bed, making sure they can wash themselves safely, and generally looking out for their well‑being. All of this will be done while treating them with the highest level of dignity and respect.

So, when you work with us, you don't just make someone's evening enjoyable, you also give them the comfort and security of knowing they are well taken care of. Join Home Instead to bring happiness and a sense of safety to our clients during the important evening hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Comfort & Companionship: Engage with clients through pleasant conversations, helping them wind down beautifully at the end of the day.
• Personal Care: Assist clients in their evening routines, including preparing light meals, helping with personal care, and ensuring they feel comfortable and at ease.
• Household Assistance: Help maintain a safe and tranquil home atmosphere, aiding in tidying up and preparing the home for the night.
• Engaging Activities: Plan and facilitate enriching evening activities, such as watching a film together, listening to music, or enjoying other activities as they wind down.

What We Offer

• Part‑Time, Various Hours: Ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact during the evening hours.
• Rewarding Experience: Find complete satisfaction in knowing you will bring care, compassion and comfort to someone’s evening.
• Career Progression: Discover a career path with growth opportunities and the chance to develop professionally.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from attractive pay rates, along with recognition and reward schemes.

Who We Are Looking For

• Kind‑hearted Individuals: If you are warm, empathetic, and willing to offer a listening ear, this role is for you.
• Excellent Communicators: We value individuals who can foster heartwarming interactions, making our clients’ evenings brighter.
• Dependable Professionals: Reliability and a high level of professionalism are key to ensuring our clients feel safe and cared for.
• Local Candidates: We welcome locals who wish to make a positive impact in their community.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are needed — we value a warm heart and a ready smile above all. A driving licence and ability to use your own vehicle to transport clients and provide home visits is essential.

How to Apply

Are you ready to step into a role that offers not just a job, but a deeply fulfilling experience, rich with heartfelt connections and the joy of bringing comfort to others? Apply now to join the Home Instead family, and transform the golden hours into moments of joy and comfort for our cherished clients.

Additional Information

Driving License and Reliable Vehicle is required.