Evening & Weekend Care Assistant

Right at Home UK; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.20 per hour

40p per mile mileage allowance

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Double pay on key holidays

Paid training and induction

Funded NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health

£250 Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to early pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management team and 24/7 on

Job summary

Right at Home Swindon is seeking caring individuals for evening and weekend shifts to support clients in their own homes. You will receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for NVQ funding.

The role offers local work with minimal travel between clients and a mileage allowance of 40p per mile. We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a rewarding new career, with full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates kindness, empathy and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Support medication reminders and administration where needed.
• Prepare meals and drinks for clients.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Carry out light housekeeping duties.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Support clients to attend appointments or social activities.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Kind, caring, compassionate

Reliable and trustworthy

Excellent communicators

Professional and committed

Evenings and alternate weekends

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Evening & Weekend Care Assistant

Right at Home Swindon
£15.20 per hour
40p per mile mileage allowance

Make a Difference in Your Community

At Right at Home Swindon, we provide outstanding care and support to people in their own homes, helping them remain independent, safe and comfortable. We're looking for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team for evening and weekend work.

Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you'll support clients with a range of daily tasks, including:

• Personal care such as washing, dressing and toileting

• Medication support and reminders

• Preparing meals and drinks

• Providing companionship and emotional support

• Light housekeeping duties

• Assisting with mobility and transfers

• Helping clients attend appointments or social activities

• Promoting independence and wellbeing

Every visit is an opportunity to make a real difference to someone's day.

Pay & Benefits

We believe great carers deserve great rewards. That's why we offer:

• £15.20 per hour

• 40p per mile mileage allowance

• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

• Double pay on key holidays

• Paid training and induction

• Funded NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health & Social Care

• £250 Refer a Friend Bonus

• Access to early pay

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive management team and 24/7 on-call support

• Regular team events and recognition programmes

• Career progression opportunities

• Local work with minimal travel between clients

Full Training Provided

No previous care experience? No problem.

Our comprehensive induction includes:

• Classroom-based training

• Medication administration

• Moving and handling

• Basic life support

• Shadowing experienced carers

• Ongoing e-learning and refresher training

We'll ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and compassionate

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Excellent communicators

• Professional and committed

• Able to work evenings and alternate weekends

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

• Have the right to work in the UK

Why Choose Right at Home Swindon?

At Right at Home Swindon, our carers are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive working environment where you are valued, respected and given every opportunity to develop your career.

If you're looking for meaningful work that fits around your lifestyle while making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.