Elderly Befriender Care Assistant

Qualifications

Driving Licence and Car (if possible for certain postcodes)

Company Description

You could be joining our award-winning, family-run, local home care company who's visits always involve an element of companionship. We have won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation in the local area.

Job Description

Drivers Needed

£13.25 availability to work some days in the week and alternate weekends (£14.85 earned wage including holiday pay.

Guaranteed hours available working 5pm to 10pm.

Are you looking for a rewarding way to top up your earnings while making a real difference in someone's life? Home Instead Cambridge is seeking caring and compassionate Elderly Befriender Care Assistants to support adults living at home. We have immediate vacancies available, with a specific focus on evening shifts between 5pm to 10pm on 2 to 4 evenings during weekdays and alternate weekends.

Shift Patterns:

• Weekday Evenings: 5pm - 10pm
• Weekends: Alternative weekends 5pm - 10pm or extended for more hours e.g. 7am - 10pm, 2pm - 10pm etc

We offer flexible working hours ranging from 5 to 20 hours per week, so you can fit your shifts around other commitments. This is an ideal opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a flexible role that offers professional support and training.

Locations: We have roles available across various areas in Cambridge, including CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB21, CB22, CB23, CB24, CB25, and PE27.

What we offer:

• Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
• Mileage paid at 30p per mile
• Company Pension Scheme
• Local & Professional Support Team
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Free DBS Check
• Refer A Friend Scheme (£300 Bonus)
• Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
• Paid, Award-Winning Induction & Ongoing Training
• Fantastic Recognition Awards, Birthday Schemes & Company Events

Your Role as an Elderly Befriender: As a Care Assistant, you'll provide vital companionship and support during the evenings, which may include:

• Companionship
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Assisting with some personal care
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with light housework (e.g., cleaning or vacuuming)
• Preparing meals and snacks
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Requirements:

• A Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes)
• Right to work in the UK
• Caring and compassionate nature
• Willingness to work alternative weekends

If you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or have provided care to loved ones or volunteered, we encourage you to apply. Full training is provided, and no previous care experience is necessary.

Elderly Befriender to have a Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes).

All Care Assistants MUST have the Right to work in the UK.

We currently do not offer sponsorship.

If you have not heard back from us within 10 days your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.