Elderly Befriender Evenings and Weekends - Make a Difference and Top Up Your Earnings

Home Instead • Part-time • Cambridge, England, United Kingdom • 3w ago

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

£14.85 per hour

Guaranteed hours available - 5pm to 10pm on weekdays and alternate weekends

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.

Pay: £14.85 per hour (including holiday pay), travel and waiting time paid and mileage paid at 30p per mile.

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.

Apply Now to join our team and start making a difference today!

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.