Part-Time, Evenings & Weekend CARE Assistant

Home Instead; Queenborough; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid mileage

Paid training

Refer a friend bonus

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking Home Care Assistants in Queenborough. The role requires a full driving licence and offers excellent pay, starting at £13 per hour on weekdays and £14 on weekends. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and accompanying them to appointments. The position includes industry-leading training, paid mileage, holiday, and a community-focused work environment. If you have a passion for caring, apply today to join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Passion for caring and motivation to help.
• Ability to assist with personal care and medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Prepare meals and light housework.
• Accompany clients to their appointments.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Companionship

Medication support

Job description

• Full-time


• Date Advert Closes: 31 March 2026

Company Description

Do you have a BIG heart?!

**Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends **

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

You don’t even require experience as we will support you with all the training you’ll need!!!

What you will need is a full driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to support our clients to the fullest.

Job Description

As a Home Care Assistant, we will offer you:

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay


• Excellent wages of £13 per hour on weekdays and £14 per hour on weekends, double pay for bank holiday


• Paid Mileage/40p per mile


• Paid Holiday


• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts- from 10, 16+ hours part time to 36hours guaranteed available.


• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend


• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.


• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.


• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)


• DBS fully refunded


• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)


• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.


• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.


• A variety of shifts available.


• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme


• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)


• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Qualifications

Day to day Care Professionalresponsibilities can include:

· Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress, supporting with medication

· Meal preparation and light house work/home help

· Accompanying your client to appointments

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 Insteadis 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.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01795 501505 to learn more.