Come and Make a Real Difference

At Home Instead, we believe care should feel personal, unhurried and full of heart. We carefully match our Care Professionals with clients so real relationships can grow. You are never just a number to us and neither are our clients.

We are looking for a kind, chatty and compassionate Care Professional to support clients within the Okehampton area.

What You Will Be Doing

Sharing conversation and laughter
Supporting daily walks and outings
Preparing meals and encouraging regular eating and drinking
Administering and recording medication
Providing light housekeeping such as laundry and bed changes
Offering reassurance
Personal care 

Why Join Our Team

Competitive daily rate
Paid holiday
Full training and ongoing support
A friendly and approachable local office team
Carefully matched placements
 

We are proud of our culture and the way we support our Care Professionals. You will always have someone at the end of the phone and a team who genuinely cares about you.

If you are available and are able to bring warmth, personality and heart into someone’s home, we would love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

• Confidence with medication administration
• A naturally warm and sociable personality
• Someone who enjoys getting out into the community
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• Professional, reliable and kind

Part-Time Care Assistant – Okehampton (Drivers Only)
Local Clients | Flexible Hours | £13.05 to £20.02 per hour

Looking for meaningful part-time work that fits around your life?

At Home Instead Okehampton, we provide thoughtful, relationship-led support to older adults living in and around the local community. We don’t rush visits, and we don’t treat people like tasks on a rota. Instead, we match you with regular clients so you can build trust, offer consistency, and truly make a difference.

Whether you’re returning to work, semi-retired, or simply want to use your time in a more rewarding way, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Visit local clients across Okehampton for one-to-one support

• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance

• Help with meals, errands, light housework and daily routines

• Support with personal care such as washing, dressing, and medication prompts

• Encourage independence and confidence at home

What You’ll Get:

• £13.05 to £20.02 per hour

  • Higher rates apply for NVQ Level 3 and bank holiday shifts

• Paid waiting time between visits

• Mileage paid at 40p per mile

• Flexible part-time hours that work around your life

• Full, paid training – no previous experience required

• Regular clients in the local area

• Ongoing support from a friendly, approachable team

You’ll Need To:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own car

• Have a kind, dependable nature

• Be comfortable supporting with personal care

• Be available for part-time weekday and/or evening hours

If you’re looking for work that feels worthwhile — right here in Okehampton — we’d love to speak with you.

Call 01626 864172 or email [email protected] to find out more.