Evening & Weekend Senior Care Companion

Home Instead; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people. You’ll become a trusted friend and a source of positivity during evening hours, bringing comfort and companionship as clients prepare for bed.

You will provide personal care, support mobility, help with meals, maintain records, uphold safeguarding, and work with a care team to sustain independence. Driving licence and a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills and clear, compassionate communication.
• Strong empathy and patience with vulnerable individuals.
• Reliable and punctual, especially for evening/weekend shifts.
• Physical ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Understand safeguarding principles and duty of care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing care needs.
• Work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety and infection control.
• Problem-solving and calm response to challenging situations.
• Desirable: experience in a care setting or healthcare, First Aid willingness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to service users, including washing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support mobility and ensure safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with health and safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to needs and requests.
• Assist with meal preparation and mealtime support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of care provided.
• Collaborate with the care team to support wellbeing and independence.
• Uphold safeguarding principles and report concerns.
• Undertake routine domestic tasks to support comfort and wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy & patience

Reliability & punctuality

Physical capability for personal care

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving

First Aid (desirable)

Job description

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people. You’ll become a trusted friend and a source of positivity during evening hours, bringing comfort and companionship as clients prepare for bed.

You will provide personal care, support mobility, help with meals, maintain records, uphold safeguarding, and work with a care team to sustain independence. Driving licence and a reliable vehicle are required.