Evening & Weekend Care Assistant

Make a real difference in your local community with Home Instead Braintree, Sudbury & Colne Valley.
We're looking for compassionate, reliable and caring individuals to join our award-winning team supporting older people to live independently in their own homes.
We currently have evening and weekend opportunities available in West Bergholt, including:
3 to 4 evenings per week
2 to 3 hours or more per shift
Enhanced rates of pay after 9pm
Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
Previous care experience is not essential as we provide full training and ongoing support.
Why Join Home Instead?
At Home Instead, we believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people. As one of the world's leading home care providers, with over 1,000 offices globally and more than 266 across the UK, we are dedicated to providing personalised, relationship-led care that helps older people remain safe, comfortable and independent at home.
We're equally committed to supporting our Care Professionals through industry-leading training, regular development opportunities and a positive, supportive working environment. In 2025, Home Instead was recognised as one of the Financial Times' Top 10 Employers, reflecting our commitment to our people.
What You'll Be Doing    Every day is different, but your role may include:
Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
Supporting clients with meal preparation
Helping with medication administration
Assisting with personal care, including dressing and washing
Light housekeeping and household support
Accompanying clients with everyday activities and routines
Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing

What We Offer      Competitive pay rates
Enhanced rates after 9pm
Paid travel time and mileage between visits
Award-winning training and ongoing development
Paid DBS check
Free Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
City & Guilds accredited Care Certificate
Blue Light Card access with thousands of discounts
Employee recognition and reward schemes
Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £150 per referral
Career progression opportunities, including NVQs and specialist training
Full Training Provided    New to care? That's absolutely fine.
Our comprehensive training programme is designed to give you the confidence and skills needed to become a successful Care Professional. You'll receive classroom-based training covering areas such as:
Basic Life Support
Medication Administration
Moving and Handling
Safeguarding
Person-Centred Care
You'll then complete shadow shifts alongside experienced Care Professionals, allowing you to learn at your own pace before working independently.
As part of your development, you'll achieve a City & Guilds Care Certificate and receive ongoing refresher training throughout your career with us.
What We're Looking For     A caring and compassionate nature
Reliability and a positive attitude
Good communication skills
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
A desire to make a genuine difference to people's lives

Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Join Home Instead and build a rewarding career where every visit makes a real difference.
Apply today and become part of a team that's changing lives, one visit at a time.