Posted 09 November 2026Home Instead (Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport) Homecare, Live in Care & Safety Systems

Job details

  • Salary£13.30 to £14.10 per hour
  • RoleCarer / Support Worker
  • HoursFull Time or Part Time
  • LocationYeovil, Somerset
  • Job ReferenceHC_YEO_1

Job Summary

Yeovil & Local Villages | Morning Shifts 8am-2pm/Evening shifts 4pm-10pm | Part-time & Full-time

We’re proud to be an award?winning home care provider, celebrated as the Best Social Care Company and recognised as a 5?Star Employer for the past three years.



Job Description

As a Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCS or Home Carer you’ll be supporting older adults with their evening routines, providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

  • Morning/evening personal care (washing, toileting, dressing for bed)
  • Giving medication support and support with mobility
  • Preparing light meals, drinks and snacks
  • Offering companionship and conversation at the end of the day
  • Recording simple care notes after each visit
  • Taking clients out into the community for socialising or appointments

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
  • Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
  • You have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer any form of Sponsorship)

Desirable:

  • Level 4 English and IT literate
  • A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
  • Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude

What We Offer You:

£13.30 an hour on weekdays & £14.10 on weekends PLUS DOUBLE PAY on Bank Holiday. Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile when you have a client with you. Morning/Evening shifts – great around study, childcare or another job

  • Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
  • Free PPE and full induction training
  • Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Access exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of UK retailers, including discounted gym memberships, family days out, MOTs, servicing and more
  • Build strong connections through our regular Care Professional coffee mornings
  • Benefit from a dedicated mentoring scheme designed to support all new team members
  • Stay informed and engaged with our monthly company newsletter
  • Take advantage of convenient on-site free parking

If you're motivated by helping others and creating strong professional connections, you'll find genuine job satisfaction in a role where client relationships are at the heart of what we do.

Skills / Qualifications

  • level 4 English
  • IT literate
  • Reliable
  • Resilient
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