Care Assistant – Full Time | Community Care | Portsmouth

Full Time | Community Care | Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas (25-35 Hours)

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Whether you have experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, administration, childcare, education, healthcare , or you're looking for a completely new career, we'd love to hear from you.

At Right at Home Portsmouth , we're looking for caring, reliable and compassionate people to join our award-winning team, providing high-quality care to clients in their own homes across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

No previous care experience? No problem. We provide full paid training and ongoing support , giving you everything you need to confidently begin a rewarding career in care.

We're particularly looking for people who can commit to 25+ hours per week , with opportunities to work up to 35 hours depending on your availability.

What you'll earn

From £15.10 per hour
Paid mileage between clients
Full paid training provided
Career progression and recognised qualifications
Friendly, supportive local team
Work for an award-winning homecare provider
Make a genuine difference every single shift

This role is ideal if you currently work in:

• Administration or Office Support
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Supermarkets
• Reception
• Teaching or Teaching Assistant roles
• Childcare
• Healthcare
• NHS
• Community Support
• Or you're looking for a rewarding career change

Many of our Care Assistants have previously worked in customer-facing roles where compassion, communication, patience and reliability were already part of their everyday skills.

You don't need to have worked in care before — your existing experience could be a fantastic foundation for a career in homecare.

What you'll be doing

You'll help older and vulnerable adults remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes by providing:

• Companionship and conversation
• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Light household tasks
• Shopping and community outings
• Support with daily routines
• Encouraging independence and wellbeing

No two visits are ever the same, but every visit gives you the opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's day.

Who we’re looking for

You don't need previous care experience — we're looking for people with the right values and attitude .

You'll be:
Kind, caring and compassionate
Reliable and punctual
A confident communicator
Patient and respectful
Passionate about helping others
Willing to learn and develop
Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
Committed to providing high-quality care

If you've worked in customer service, administration, retail, hospitality, education, childcare or another people-focused role, many of your existing skills will transfer perfectly into care.

Hours & Availability

We're currently recruiting full-time Care Assistants looking for 25+ hours per week , with opportunities for up to 35 hours depending on availability.

To provide consistent care for our clients, you must be able to commit to:

At least 2 evening shifts per week, approximately 4:00pm-10:00pm
Alternate weekends - Saturday and/or Sunday
Availability across a range of morning, afternoon and evening shifts
25+ hours per week

Please note: The ability to work at least two evenings per week (4:00pm-10:00pm) and alternate weekends is an essential requirement for this role.

This role is ideal for someone looking for a full-time career in care who enjoys variety, working with people and making a genuine difference in their local community.

Where you'll work

Portsmouth
Cosham
Portchester
Southsea
Denmead and surrounding areas

You'll travel between clients' homes, so a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required for this role.

Why Right at Home Portsmouth?

At Right at Home Portsmouth , We're proud to be an award-winning homecare provider delivering exceptional care to people in our local community.

We believe our Care Assistants deserve the same level of care and support that they give to our clients every day.

You'll be welcomed into a friendly and supportive local team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly matters.

Whether you're starting your career in care or looking to

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