Care Assistant

  • Part-time
  • Date Advert Closes: 31 March 2026

Job Description

Care Assistant / Home Care Worker

£12.75–£13.25 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)

Additional Information

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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