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Care Assistant (Evening 4pm-10pm)

Listing ref 33c7af9741

As an Evening Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCS or Home Carer you’ll be supporting older adults with their evening routines, providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

  • Evening personal care (washing, toileting, dressing for bed)
  • Giving medication support and support with mobility
  • Preparing light meals, drinks and snacks
  • Offering companionship and conversation at the end of the day
  • Recording simple care notes after each visit
  • Taking clients out into the community for socialising or appointments

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
  • Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
  • You have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer any form of Sponsorship)

Desirable:

  • Level 4 English and IT literate
  • A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
  • Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude

What happens next?

  • As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
  • We will arrange an interview with you
  • If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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