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Care Assistant / Home Care Worker
£13.25–£13.75 hourly (including paid travel time + mileage) Region: Harlow & surrounding villages
Shifts: Morning & Evening 8am–12pm / 4pm–8pm (Part-time & full-time undertakings available)
Dreaming of evening work that fits around your life—while making a real difference?
Home Instead Harlow is seeking Morning & Evening Care Assistants, Support Workers, HCAs, and Home Carers to support older adults with evening routines, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in their own homes.
Ideal if your schedule conflicts with daytime work—balancing study, childcare, another job, or simply preferring later hours, this role lets you earn flexibly.
📋 What You’ll Do
Your duties will include:
- Personal care (bathing, toileting, bedtime routine prep)
- Medication prompts & mobility assistance
- Light meal/drinks/snacks preparation
- Companionship through meaningful conversation
- Overnight safety & reassurance
- Writing concise post-visit care notes (to aid continuity of support)
- Occasionally assisting clients with social outings or appointments
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💰 Pay & Benefits
We treat our carers fairly:
- £12.75–£13.25 per hour (with potential progression to £13.75)
- 30p per mile mileage atop competitive pay
- Paid travel time included
- Evening-only hours (4pm–10pm compatible roles)
- Two weeks holiday pay & workplace pension contribution
- Regular bonuses + referral rewards
- Free PPE + full-funded induction training
- Team support from a friendly office team
- Clear career progression paths—free NVQ/QCF qualifications available
🔍 Entry Requirements
✔️ Experience not required—full (paid) training provided ✔️ Experience or confidence in supporting individuals with dementia/complex needs (advantageous but not mandatory) ✔️ A calm, kind, and respectful approach ✔️ Full UK driving license and vehicular access (essential) ✔️ Good verbal & written English skills ✔️ Willingness to complete Enhanced DBS background checks
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💡 Why Choose Home Instead Harlow?
Our carers adore: 🔹 Flexible evening shifts aligning with busy weekday lives 🔹 A supportive team that fosters teamwork 🔹 The opportunity to build genuine connections with clients through meaningful work
This is more than a job—it’s meaningful employment.
📌 Key Rewards (Beyond Pay)
- Casual dress policy
- Access to company events
- Employee discount programme
- Mentorship opportunities
- ** Referral benefits & team incentives**
Application Essentials
Requirements:
- Valid UK driving license + access to a vehicle
- Ability to work evenings
Location: 📍 Harlow only
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Apply now & join our caring community. Help transform lives in your local neighbourhood.
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