Care Assistant (Morning 8am-2pm/Evening 4pm-10pm)

Job description

Care Assistant (Morning 8am-2pm/Evening 4pm-10pm)Full-time. Date Advert Closes: 01 December 2026.

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.

Free PPE and full induction training

Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes

Refer a Friend Scheme

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

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)

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Yeovil

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English