Evening Care Assistant

Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire – Evening Care Assistants Wanted

Are you someone who shines in the evening hours? Do you have a few hours to spare in the evening and a genuine passion for helping others? Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire is looking for compassionate, reliable individuals to join our team as Evening Care Assistants.

Location: We cover Andover and East Wiltshire (Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Amesbury, Andover, Tidworth, Larkhill, Ludgershall, and surrounding villages)

Job Type: Part-time

Hourly Rate: £12.70

Shifts: Evening shifts, typically starting between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with the last shift finishing at 10:00 pm. You can select regular hours on any day of the week that works best for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Evening Care Assistant, you'll help clients wind down and end their day comfortably. Your role will focus on providing personal care and support, ensuring that clients feel safe and supported as they prepare for the night. Tasks may include:

• Assisting clients with getting ready for bed (e.g. washing, dressing, undressing)
• Preparing a light evening meal or snack and assisting with drinks
• Helping clients take their evening medication
• Offering companionship and emotional support to ensure clients feel at ease
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, including helping them settle for the night
• Providing any other support needed to help clients feel confident and secure before bedtime

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate, kind-hearted individuals with a genuine desire to help others
• Ability to work a few regular hours in the evening, ideal for those seeking part-time hours or wanting to work alongside other commitments
• No prior experience in care is necessary – we will provide all the training you need
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
• Access to reliable transport, as many of our clients are located in rural areas
• Ability to work alternate weekends is preferable

What We Offer:

• £12.70 per care hour depending on qualifications
• Paid travel time and mileage of 45p per mile
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days paid holiday
• Full training provided – we will put you through your care certificate and pay you for the time you spend training
• Ongoing one-to-one support and opportunities for career development
• Employee benefits, including high street discounts on big brands
• Referral bonus: £200 for each successful care assistant referral you make
• A friendly, supportive team environment with like-minded people who share your values

Whether you're looking for part-time evening work for extra income or want to make a meaningful difference in your community, Home Instead is a place where you can give back, support others, and feel part of something special.

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​​​​​Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. All roles are subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure and references. This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.  

Location: We cover areas including Pewsey, Devizes, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages. Due to rural location of our clients a Valid UK Driving Licence is needed: With access to a vehicle for work purposes. 

Please note: Applicants must live within a 20-mile radius of the SN9 postcode and hold a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle to effectively work in the rural service area we operate in. 

Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship license at this time.