Care Assistant (Weekends Only)

Home Instead Senior Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tees Valley is seeking dedicated CAREGivers to join their team. You will provide essential personal care and companionship while maintaining a consistent and high-quality service. Full training is provided, and you must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive office team, making a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Bonus payment for training

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Must be flexible with hours based on availability.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for the same clients every week.
• Provide personal care and additional support.
• Ensure consistency in scheduling for client visits.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Meal preparation

Job description

Overview

Here at Home Instead Cleveland, we do things differently. All CAREGivers employed by us go through robust in-house training enabling them to provide the CQC Rated Outstanding care we are renowned for. This means that you will head out to every appointment confident in your ability and ready to make a real difference. There’s no hidden agenda with us, just genuine high-quality care provided by our fully qualified team.

We are constantly growing and innovating to live up to our 5 Star Employer title and CQC Outstanding rating, making us the employer of choice for carers across Cleveland. Apply below!

Please Note: A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle is essential for all Home Instead Cleveland roles.

Responsibilities

• Care for the same client’s week in, week out.
• Provide companionship and help around the home, personal care, meal preparation and additional support to enable clients to remain in their own homes.
• Deliver visits with minimum 1-hour duration, ensuring consistency in schedule where possible.
• Follow training and best practices to maintain high-quality care across all assignments.

Requirements / Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Flexible hours based on availability; ability to work early mornings, late evenings or weekends as needed.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential for all CAREGiver roles.
• Minimum commitment of hours per week as agreed (e.g., 7 hours minimum, with potential up to 20+ hours).

Benefits

• Starting pay: £13.00–£20.00 per hour (rates may vary by role and location).
• Bonus payment for CAREGiver training and DBS reimbursement after Care Certificate completion.
• £100 Employee Referral Scheme.
• Paid mileage: up to 45p per mile; paid holiday leave up to 28 days per annum.
• Pension – Auto Enrolment / Company contribution of 3%.
• Supportive office team; access to free wellbeing and counselling service.
• Home Instead Benefits Scheme and Blue Light Benefits Scheme with real savings.
• Ongoing paid training and development opportunities; mentor/buddy scheme; regular social events and CAREGiver days.
• Welcome Pack with freebies; full PPE provision.
• CQC rated Outstanding Company; highly recommended by clients and their families.