Care Assistant

Care Assistant / Home Care Worker

£13.25–£13.75 per hour + Paid Travel Time + Mileage

Harlow & surrounding villages

Morning & Evening shifts: 8am–12am & 4pm - 8pm

Part-time & Full-time options available

Looking for  evening work that fits around your day  while still making a real difference?

Home Instead Harlow  is recruiting  Morning &   Evening Care Assistants, Support Workers, HCAs and Home Carers  to support older adults with their evening routines – helping them feel safe, comfortable and cared for in their own homes.

This role is ideal if you’re balancing  study, childcare, another job , or simply prefer working evenings.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide calm, reassuring support during the evening, including

• Personal care (washing, toileting, getting ready for bed)
• Medication prompts and mobility support
• Preparing light meals, drinks and snacks
• Companionship and friendly conversation
• Supporting clients to feel settled and safe overnight
• Writing short care notes after each visit
• Occasionally supporting clients with social visits or appointments

No rushed calls – we allow time for quality care.

Pay & Benefits

We reward our carers properly

• £12.75–£13.25 per hour
• 30p per mile mileage + paid travel time
• Evening-only shifts (4pm–10pm)
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Regular bonuses and referral rewards
• Free PPE and fully paid induction training
• Ongoing support from a friendly office team
• Clear progression routes and funded NVQ/QCF qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• No Experience necessary as full (Paid) training is provided
• Confidence supporting people with  dementia or complex needs
• A calm, kind and respectful approach
• Full UK driving licence & access to a car (essential)
• Good spoken and written English
• Willingness to complete an  Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Home Instead Harlow?

Our carers tell us they love the  flexibility of evening work , the  supportive office team , and the chance to build real relationships with clients. This is more than just a shift – it’s meaningful work that fits around your life.

Apply today  and start making a difference in your local community with Home Instead Harlow.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Licence/Certification

• Drivers License and access to a vehicle (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Location

• Harlow (required)

Apply Today

• If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time role in the Harlow area, we’d love to hear from you. Join Home Instead and help us change the lives of older people for the better.
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