Student Applicant for Care Professional

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

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a part-time Care Professional in Portsmouth. This role is perfect for students, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in clients' lives. Responsibilities include providing companionship and personal care, particularly for those living with dementia. Training is provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Join a team that values relationships and personal connections.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid training

Opportunity to earn while you learn

Student visa friendly

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed, full training provided.
• Must enjoy helping others and be a great listener.
• Positive attitude and willingness to build connections.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with clients, offering companionship.
• Support older adults with meals and personal care.
• Build lasting relationships to ensure clients feel valued.
• Provide meaningful dementia care to help maintain routines.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Student Job Opportunity: Care Professional (Flexible Hours, Paid Training, Drivers License Required)

Looking for a part-time job that actually makes a difference? Want to earn while you learn, work with flexibly around your studies, and build real-world experience that lasts a lifetime?

Join us as a Care Professional and be part of a team that puts relationships at the heart of care.

Why This Role is Perfect for Students

• Flexible Hours – Fit work around lectures, study sessions, and social life.
• Earn While You Learn – Competitive pay plus hands-on experience that looks great on any CV.
• Student Visa Friendly – We welcome applications from international students.
• Make a Real Impact – Many of our clients are living with dementia, so your support helps them stay connected, engaged, and independent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Spending quality time with clients, offering companionship and conversation.
• Supporting older adults with everyday tasks like meals, light household help, and personal care.
• Building lasting relationships so clients feel seen, valued, and supported.
• Providing meaningful dementia care — helping clients maintain routines, independence, and dignity.

Who We’re Looking For

• Kind, compassionate people who genuinely enjoy helping others.
• Great listeners and communicators who value building connections.
• Reliable and flexible, with a positive attitude.
• No previous care experience needed — full training provided.

Why It Matters

We’re not a “clock in and out” type of care provider. Our approach is relationship-based, meaning you’ll spend time really getting to know the people you support. If you’re studying healthcare, psychology, social sciences — or simply want a role that’s meaningful alongside your studies — this could be the perfect fit.

Interested? If you enjoy giving care, supporting people (including those living with dementia), and want a role that works around your student life, we’d love to have a chat about your possibilities.