Evening Care Assistant

Home Instead

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Now Hiring- CaringKind & motivated people to join our growing team of care professionals making a difference in your local community!

What is the role?

Being a Care Professional involves supporting with several tasks:

  • Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their own homes.
  • Assist with daily activities such a personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Foster a safe and nurturing environment, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Build meaningful relationships and engage in social activities with clients.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, their families and healthcare professionals. 

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day.  In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

  • Competitive pay - £13.15 per hour.
  • Minimum 1-hour calls – with client matching for continuity.
  • Schedule Availability - We are looking for candidates who are available to work from 5pm to 10:30pm and weekends.
  • Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Other benefits including Exclusive discounts scheme for shopping and utilities and a 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).

Job Requirements for Care Assistants:

  • Personal Qualities: Adaptable, personable, and genuinely care for others' well-being
  • Legal Requirements: Legal right to work in the UK.
  • You must live within our Franchise Territory (E4, N1, N4, N5, N7, N8, N15, N16, N17, N18 & N22)  We will transfer you to a branch closer to you if you do not live within these postcodes.
  • Must fit our company culture 

Care Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Providing companionship and organizing outings
  • Assisting with personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
  • Running errands and supporting with medications
  • Helping with mobility and household chores

Again, this role specifically seeks candidates whose availability is between 5pm to 10:30pm.

Home Instead’s mission is to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families, and to pioneer greater professionalism within care work. Our company culture is based on us providing high standards of quality care, having a can-do attitude, maintaining trust and integrity, great communication and transparency. 

This role is subject to: Right to Work in the UK, References & Enhanced DBS check.

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, support daily activities, and foster independence for clients in their homes

Job title

Evening Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

care

Location requirements

London Borough of Waltham Forest, remote work not allowed

Salary

£13.15 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationreliabilitycompassion

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal caremobilitymedication supportcompanionshiphousekeeping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site