Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in home support seeks Evening and Weekend Care Assistants to help adults maintain their independence. No prior experience is needed; just a passion for care. Enjoy benefits like paid mileage and career development opportunities. Join a team that makes a real difference!

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App for up to 50% of pay in advance

Earn £100 for referring a friend

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Opportunities for apprenticeships

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Access to own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and supporting with personal care.
• Assisting with mobility and overseeing medication.
• Helping with household chores and running errands.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time Management

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Truro

Location: Truro, United Kingdom

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others to join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. What we do need from you is:

• The Right to Work in the UK
• A full UK driving license
• Access to your own vehicle

We have a variety of shifts available, covering evenings and weekends.

At Helping Hands, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Employment with us grants access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and career development, including nationally recognised qualifications like the Care Certificate and NVQs
• FREE Blue Light Card – discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide

As a Care Assistant, your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with household chores such as cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands like shopping or prescription pickups