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Job Description
Yeovil & Local Villages | Morning Shifts 8am-2pm/Evening shifts 4pm-10pm | Part-time & Full-time
We’re proud to be an award‑winning home care provider, celebrated as the Best Social Care Company and recognised as a 5‑Star Employer for the past three years.
What We Offer You:
£13.30 an hour on weekdays & £14.10 on weekends PLUS DOUBLE PAY on Bank Holiday. Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile. Morning/Evening shifts – great around study, childcare or another job
- Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
- Free PPE and full induction training
- Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Access exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of UK retailers, including discounted gym memberships, family days out, MOTs, servicing and more
- Build strong connections through our regular Care Professional coffee mornings
- Benefit from a dedicated mentoring scheme designed to support all new team members
- Stay informed and engaged with our monthly company newsletter
- Take advantage of convenient on-site free parking
If you're motivated by helping others and creating strong professional connections, you'll find genuine job satisfaction in a role where client relationships are at the heart of what we do.
As a 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
- Morning/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