Care Assistant - Weekends Only

Halescare; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 25,480 - 35,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous mileage allowance

Early Pay access

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Hales Heroes rewards

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Pension & subsidised insurance

Free uniform & PPE

Well-being programme

Job summary

Hales Homecare in Norfolk is seeking a Weekend Home Care Assistant to help people live independently at home. No prior experience is required and paid training is provided. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

This weekend role offers £14 per hour with mileage paid and flexible shifts across early and late weekends, supporting care in Swaffham & Downham Market. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support.
• A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting medication and meal preparation.
• Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

# Care Assistant - Weekends Only## Job Introduction**Looking for meaningful work this summer? A role in homecare offers more than just a job - it’s the chance to support people to live independently in the comfort of their own home, all year round. Join our team today! No experience is needed as paid training via our own Internal Training Team is provided.*** Home Care Assistant - Weekends Only* Based in Norfolk* Pay Rate: £14 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile* Hours: 6am-2pm & 3pm-10pm / Full Time / Part Time / Weekends Only or Alternate Weekends Welcome* Areas covered: Swaffham & Downham Market* No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING A TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP. At Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day. Your Role as a Home Care Assistant As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Norfolk to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.Responsibilities include: * Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)* Supporting medication and meal preparation* Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs* Providing companionship and emotional supportTo apply, you will need to be: * Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support* A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude* Strong communication skills both verbal and written* No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds* Willingness to learn and develop new skillsWhat We Offer – More Than Just Care Your Hales Perks include: * Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile* Early Pay access with Hastee* FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers* Refer a Friend bonus up to £517* Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards* Enhanced bank holiday rates* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes* Pension scheme & subsidised insurance* Free uniform & PPE* Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app* Health and Financial Well-being SupportTraining & Career Development Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide: * Paid, comprehensive training* Ongoing coaching and support* Funded qualifications & apprenticeships* Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management rolesStart your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career. About Us Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success. Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.ApplyThe following content displays a map of the job's location.+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Care Assistant - Weekends Only* **Salary** £14 per hour* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** halesgroup/TP/916/739* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Visitor Services* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** Swaffham, Norfolk, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 25 June, 2026