Care Assistant (Morning/Evening)

Company: Home Instead
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Location: Taunton
Job Description:

Taunton & Local Villages | Morning/Evening shifts | Part-time & Full-time

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 with a client. Morning and 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

Job Description

As an 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

  • 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 agenuine occupational requirementfor this role due tothe 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

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Posted: July 6th, 2026