Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
Sharing conversation and laughter
Supporting daily walks and outings
Preparing meals and encouraging regular eating and drinking
Administering and recording medication
Providing light housekeeping such as laundry and bed changes
Offering reassurance
Personal care
Why Join Our Team
Competitive daily rate
Paid holiday
Full training and ongoing support
A friendly and approachable local office team
Carefully matched placements
We are proud of our culture and the way we support our Care Professionals. You will always have someone at the end of the phone and a team who genuinely cares about you.
If you are available and are able to bring warmth, personality and heart into someone’s home, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
1. Confidence with medication administration
2. A naturally warm and sociable personality
3. Someone who enjoys getting out into the community
4. A flexible and adaptable approach
5. Professional, reliable and kind
Additional Information
Part-Time Care Assistant – Okehampton (Drivers Only)
Local Clients | Flexible Hours | £13.05 to £20.02 per hour
Looking for meaningful part-time work that fits around your life?
At Home Instead Okehampton, we provide thoughtful, relationship-led support to older adults living in and around the local community. We don’t rush visits, and we don’t treat people like tasks on a rota. Instead, we match you with regular clients so you can build trust, offer consistency, and truly make a difference.
Whether you’re returning to work, semi-retired, or simply want to use your time in a more rewarding way, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What You’ll Do:
6. Visit local clients across Okehampton for one-to-one support
7. Provide companionship and emotional reassurance
8. Help with meals, errands, light housework and daily routines
9. Support with personal care such as washing, dressing, and medication prompts
10. Encourage independence and confidence at home
What You’ll Get:
11. £13.05 to £20.02 per hour
Higher rates apply for NVQ Level 3 and bank holiday shifts
12. Paid waiting time between visits
13. Mileage paid at 40p per mile
14. Flexible part-time hours that work around your life
15. Full, paid training – no previous experience required
16. Regular clients in the local area
17. Ongoing support from a friendly, approachable team
You’ll Need To:
18. Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own car
19. Have a kind, dependable nature
20. Be comfortable supporting with personal care
21. Be available for part-time weekday and/or evening hours
If you’re looking for work that feels worthwhile — right here in Okehampton — we’d love to speak with you.
Call 01626 864172 or email to find out more.