Home Care Assistant | Morning & Evening Shifts Available

Care Assistant – Mornings & Flexible Hours

Location: Southampton Pay: £16.59–£17.15 per hour (including holiday pay) Job Type: Part-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday + Every Other Weekend

Care Assistant – Flexible Hours That Fit Around Your Life

£16.59/hr weekdays | £17.15/hr weekends (holiday pay included) | Paid training | Paid mileage | CQC Outstanding

Most care jobs promise flexibility but expect you to work whenever they need you. At Right at Home Solent , we do things differently.

We're proud to be CQC Outstanding , placing us among the highest-rated home care providers in the UK. We believe exceptional care starts with looking after our CareGivers, which is why we offer some of the highest rates of pay in the sector , paid training, paid mileage, and genuine career progression.

A Flexible Start – With More Opportunities When You're Ready

For your first 12 weeks , you'll join us on a Flexible Hours Contract , giving you the opportunity to settle into the role while building confidence with your regular Clients.

If you decide you'd like more hours, we'll work with you to build a consistent schedule with regular Clients. As your availability grows, you'll also have the opportunity to move onto a Guaranteed Hours Contract , giving you greater security and predictable earnings.

Whether you're looking for 20 hours a week or hoping to build a long-term career in care, we'll support you every step of the way.

Shifts Available

Morning shifts: 7:00am – 1:00pm

Flexible split shifts: 9:30am – 1:00pm and 5:15pm – 10:00pm

Opportunity to increase hours if and when it suits you.

What You'll Receive

£16.59 per hour weekdays

£17.15 per hour weekends (holiday pay included)

35p per mile mileage allowance

Paid training – we pay you for attending your training before you start caring.

Minimum 1-hour visits with every Client.

Regular Clients so you can build meaningful relationships.

Full induction and ongoing training.

Funded NVQ qualifications.

Excellent career progression with internal promotion opportunities.

Pension scheme.

Blue Light Card discounts.

£150 Refer-a-Friend bonus.

Monthly CareGiver bonus draw worth £150.

Why Choose Right at Home Solent?

If you're looking for a care company that values its staff, you've found it.

We're recognised as one of the best home care providers to work for , offering:

Outstanding CQC-rated care.

Some of the highest Care Assistant pay rates in the UK.

Paid training and paid mileage to help reduce your travel costs.

Regular Clients instead of constantly visiting different people.

A supportive office team that genuinely cares about your wellbeing and success.

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is perfect if you're

Looking for work that fits around family, studies, or another job.

Returning to work after a career break.

Moving from retail, hospitality, or customer service into a more rewarding career.

An experienced Care Assistant looking for better pay, better support, and more time with Clients.

No previous care experience is required—we'll provide all the training you need.

What You'll Need

Available for morning, evening, or split shifts.

Minimum availability of 20 hours per week .

Available to work every other weekend .

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Right to work in the UK ( we cannot offer sponsorship ).

A caring, reliable, and compassionate attitude.

A Typical Day

Your day could begin helping a regular Client prepare breakfast, get dressed, and start their morning comfortably in their own home. You'll have enough time to provide quality care, build genuine relationships, and make a real difference without being rushed from one 15-minute visit to the next.

Apply Today

If you're looking for flexible hours now, with the opportunity to increase your hours and secure a Guaranteed Hours Contract later, we'd love to hear from you.

We respond to every application within 24 hours .

Right at Home Solent is an Equal Opportunities Employer. An enhanced DBS check is required as part of our recruitment process.