Evenings (From 5PM) or Early Mornings (From 7AM) Care Assistant – Flexible Hours

Home Instead

Apply to this job
Romford, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and relaxed as they prepare for bed.

Join us in a role that goes beyond assistance. You’ll become a trusted friend, bringing comfort, positivity, and happiness to our clients during their evening hours.

 

Join Home Instead as an Evening/Early Morning Care Assistant

Bring comfort and joy to our clients during their golden hours. As an Evening/Early Morning Care Assistant, you’ll engage in activities they love and assist with essential personal care tasks, such as helping with bedtime routines and ensuring their well-being—all while maintaining dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Comfort & Companionship: Engage in meaningful conversations to help clients unwind.
  • Personal Care: Assist with evening routines, meal prep, and personal care.
  • Household Assistance: Help maintain a safe and peaceful home environment.
  • Engaging Activities: Plan enriching activities like watching films or listening to music.

What We Offer:

  • Part-Time Hours: Flexible for those seeking meaningful work in the evenings.
  • Rewarding Experience: Bring comfort, care, and compassion to our clients.
  • Career Progression: Opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Competitive Pay: Attractive pay rates and reward schemes.

Who We Are Looking For:

  • Drivers: Individuals with a valid driver's license who are ready to provide safe and reliable transportation to clients, ensuring they get where they need to go with ease and care.
  • Kind-hearted Individuals: Warm, empathetic people ready to make a difference.
  • Excellent Communicators: Those who can brighten our clients’ evenings.
  • Dependable Professionals: Reliable and professional individuals.
  • Local Candidates: Those who want to make a positive impact in their community.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join the Home Instead family! Call 01708 395040 to speak with our Recruitment Team.

 

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We offer Award Winning training which is comprised of a mixture of e-learning from home and in-house workshops. Leading to a nationally recognised Certificate of Care once completed. We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • An excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
  • Driver with access to a vehicle
  • Compassionate and kind.
  • A good listener, able to communicate clearly and build relationships.

What to expect as a Care Professional: 

  • Introductions and shadow visits
  • Minimum visits 1-hour 
  • Matching process based on hobbies and interests
  • Ongoing support from our friendly office team
  • A fun, supportive and friendly office team
  • Career Progression Opportunities 
  • A caring nature, and the desire to make a positive impact on others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to our clients' needs
  • Aged 18 or older
  • Full UK Driving Licence & access to a reliable vehicle (as you may be required to take clients out into the community)
About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, companionship, and household assistance to elderly clients during evening or early mornings.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Candidates in Romford, flexible hours, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licensevalid driver's licensereliable vehiclegood communicationpunctual

Preferred skills

empathyreliabilityorganizational skills

Specializations

elderly carepersonal carecompanionship
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Romford, UK

On-site City