Care Assistant - Weekends

Home Instead Senior Care; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care organization in Lincoln is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide one-to-one support to older adults. The role involves offering companionship, assisting with personal care, and helping clients maintain their independence at home. Full training is provided, and the position offers flexible hours for 10–20 hours a week, along with competitive pay including £13.75/hour and additional benefits. Ideal for those looking for a rewarding, meaningful career change.

Benefits

Paid travel and waiting time

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Pension and staff discounts

24/7 support and fully funded training

Qualifications

• UK driving license and access to a car are essential.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• Looking for flexible, rewarding work.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support with meals, housekeeping, and errands.
• Administer medications and reminders for clients.
• Deliver one-to-one care with a minimum of 1-hour visits.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services, which help our clients remain independent in their own homes. Our Care Assistants benefit from award-winning training and ongoing support throughout their Home Instead journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinson's, and end-of-life care. We are committed to changing the face of ageing by delivering quality care to our clients and top-class education to our Care Assistants.

Job Description

Join Home Instead Lincoln and make a real difference every day!

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to provide one-to-one care and companionship to older adults in their own homes. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide full, award-winning paid training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide personalised support to help clients live independently and happily at home:

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility)
• Support with meals, light housekeeping, and errands
• Administer medications and provide reminders
• Promote independence
• Deliver one-to-one care with a minimum of 1-hour visits

What We Offer

• £13.75/hour (£24.50/hr on Bank Holidays)
• Paid travel and waiting time
• 35p/mile mileage
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• Pension and staff discounts
• 24/7 support and fully funded training

About You

• Naturally caring, reliable, and patient
• UK driving license + access to a car (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Looking for flexible, rewarding work with purpose
• Available for 10–20 hours per week
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Additional Information

Join a trusted, award-winning global home care organisation that values respect, empathy, and excellence. Help people live well at home — with dignity, independence, and joy.

Apply now and start changing lives — including your own! Our friendly team will call for an informal chat once we receive your application.