Evening & Weekend Care Assistants Wanted – Make a Real Difference.

Tired of jobs that drain your days? Want work that actually matters — helping people stay happy and independent in their own homes — while fitting around your life?

Right at Home Portsmouth is a family-run, CQC Outstanding-rated homecare provider. We're looking for reliable Care Assistants to cover evening visits (typically 4 pm–10 pm latest) and weekend shifts — perfect for students, parents, or anyone looking for flexible, rewarding hours without early starts.

Why you'll love it here:

£14.50 per hour + generous mileage payments
Paid training, shadow shifts, and full support from day one (no experience? No problem — we train you!)
Consistent, reliable rotas you can count on — we respect your time
Funded qualifications, real career progression, and ongoing development
Employee recognition, wellbeing support, Blue Light Card perks, and a genuinely close-knit, friendly team

What the role involves (evenings & weekends):

Providing personal care and medication prompts when needed
Offering warm companionship and emotional support — the bit that really brightens someone's day
Helping with meals, light housework, errands, and encouraging independence
Making clients feel valued, safe, and cared for in their own home

We're looking for people who are:

Naturally caring, reliable, and compassionate
Hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence + access to a car
Have Class 1 Business Insurance (or happy to arrange it)
Eligible to work in the UK
Available for regular evening shifts (from around 4 pm, finishing by 10pm latest) and weekend cover (flexible patterns available)
Experience in care (Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCA, NHS, etc.) is a bonus — but not essential. We warmly welcome applications from students, retail staff, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionists, admins, cleaners, warehouse staff, delivery drivers — anyone with a big heart and great people skills!

Additional Information

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount

Application question(s):

Do you require C.O.S? Please note we do not offer C.O.S at this time.

Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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Care Assistant