Carer – Evenings & Weekends

Job title Carer – Evenings & Weekends (Care Assistant / Domiciliary Carer) Company Third Hand Care – family-run, local care provider with over 10 years' experience Location Chichester and Farnham branches; covering Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex. Based at whichever branch is most convenient for you. Employment type Employee contract with guaranteed hours: 16, 20, 25 or 35 hours per week Working pattern Shifts between 7am–2pm and 4pm–9.

30pm. At least one evening per week and some hours on alternate weekends. Pay £13.45 per hour (linked to the Living Wage Foundation), with enhanced weekend rates Experience No previous care experience required – full paid training provided Essential Car driver with own car Start date Immediate start available Sponsorship We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? Third Hand Care is a quality, trusted, Living Wage employer and an Investors in People Awards 2026 finalist. We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate Carers to join our established team, supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

As a Carer you will provide high-quality care, building strong relationships with clients, their families and our team. You will be supported by our experienced care management team to help you succeed and grow your career.

Key responsibilities

• Medication
• Personal care
• Meal preparation and nutrition
• Shopping
• Arranging and accompanying clients to appointments
• Companionship
• Light cleaning duties Hours and flexibility
• Guaranteed hours contracts of 16, 20, 25 or 35 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours
• Available shifts: 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 9.30pm
• Minimum of one evening per week and some hours on alternate weekends Flexible scheduling to help you balance work and personal commitments About you
• Reliable, patient and empathetic, and passionate about making a difference
• Committed to treating clients with dignity and respect
• Share our pillars: Our People, Our Quality, Our Clients – we treat every client like family
• Hold a full driving licence and have the use of your own car (essential)
• No previous care experience required What we offer
• Employee contract with regular, fixed, guaranteed hours
• £13.45 per hour, linked to the Living Wage Foundation
• Enhanced pay rates for weekends
• Paid holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
• 45p per mile travel allowance, up to 10,000 miles per year
• Paid training and development, including Level 2 and Level 3 QCF courses
• Free professional uniform
• Company pension scheme
• Staff referral scheme
• Employee support and wellbeing programmes
• Career development opportunities and support from an experienced management team Important information
• All applicants must be car drivers with their own car.
• We do not offer the Certificate of Sponsorship.