Evening and Weekend Care Assistant

At Home Instead, we offer industry-leading care and support to older adults in their own homes in the local area. As a Care Assistant, you'll be supported through our comprehensive, industry-leading training and ongoing skills development, with opportunities to gain specialist knowledge, helping you progress your career.

We're looking for a new team member who will visit clients in their own homes during the evenings and weekends. No two client visits are ever the same and each client has an individual care plan tailored to their needs and aims. Care plans may include:

• Personal care, helping your client to wash and dress, or help with self-care. This may include supporting with their evening routine, changing into bedclothes and hair care, or helping them get ready for the day. 
• Support with medications including offering reminders, administering medication and assisting with prescriptions. 
• Meal preparation and cooking dishes from scratch, helping clients maintain a balanced diet while preparing the food that they enjoy. 
• Companionship including accompanying clients around their local area such as shopping, cafes and meeting friends to help them stay engaged in their community. 

No previous experience or qualifications are needed to become a Care Assistant, we'll support you to learn all you need! 

Must have a means of transport as clients are predominately cared for in their own homes, or would like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas. 

What we provide:

• Competitive pay from £14 to £15.68 per hour (including guaranteed holiday pay), with a variety of hours to fit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Professional development opportunities including City & Guilds assured qualifications in Dementia and End of Life Care, NVQs and more. We provide the training and experiences you need to advance your career.
• A friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to get involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead charities.
• Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more!
• Complimentary wellness program, with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep.

Contact us today:

Looking to kick-start your career in care? Contact us at 01452 341975 to learn more about what Home Instead has to offer, or register your interest to start your application today.

More about us:

Home Instead Gloucester and the Forest of Dean delivers award-winning, on-the-job training to all of our Care Assistants. We have recently been ranked within the Top 20 Home Care Providers in South West England by homecare.co.uk, the leading website for home care providers in the UK!