Health Care Assistant (Part-time)

Job summary

Job Description: Support Worker (Part-Time – Yate, Winterbourne, Emersons Green )

Pay: £13/hour weekdays | £14/hour weekends | £19.50 Bank Holiday |

Paid mileage, induction, pension, Blue Light Card, uniform provided

Permanent | Part-Time (20 hours guaranteed)

About Us

At Today Care Services, we provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to people of all ages across South Gloucestershire.
We focus on helping individuals maintain their independence, dignity, and wellbeing in their own homes - offering both personal care and meaningful companionship.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our team on a part-time contract (20 guaranteed hours per week).
You’ll be supporting a small number of service users - both younger and older adults - in the Yate, Winterbourne, Emersons Green areas.

Your work will include:

• Providing personal care such as washing, dressing, and medication prompts
• Offering companionship, conversation, and emotional support
• Supporting with meal preparation and light domestic tasks
• Accompanying clients to appointments, shops, or community activities
• Encouraging independence and confidence in daily life
• Maintaining accurate and respectful care records

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping people live comfortably and confidently at home.

Why Join Today Care?

• Guaranteed 20 hours per week – with opportunities for extra hours
• Excellent pay - £13 weekdays, £14 weekends, and £19.50 bank holidays
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Local work - we match you with clients near your area
• Full paid induction and ongoing training, including specialist skills such as PEG feeding
• Blue Light Card - access to nationwide discounts
• Holiday pay, pension, and uniform provided
• Regular supervision and support from the office team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in domiciliary, residential, or community care
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
• Good spoken and written English
• Flexibility to work a mix of mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Experience supporting clients with personal care or complex needs
• Confident in providing companionship and promoting independence

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for Support Workers who are:

• Kind, patient, and respectful
• Proactive and able to use their initiative
• Comfortable working independently with regular team support
• Good communicators who enjoy building trusted relationships

Working Hours

• 20 hours guaranteed per week (part-time)
• Monday to Friday, plus every other weekend
• Some flexibility for evening work
• Local travel between clients (mileage paid when using your own vehicle)

Equal Opportunities

Today Care Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients.

Please note: we are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

If you take pride in providing high-quality care and want to make a real difference supporting people in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now on Indeed for an informal chat and to learn more about joining our supportive team.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence