Part-Time, Evenings & Weekend CARE Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to provide non-medical support and companionship for older adults. The role offers excellent pay, award-winning training, and flexible part-time contracts. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and medication, preparing meals, and providing companionship. No experience is required as full training is provided, and you must have a valid driving licence. Join a dedicated and caring team today!

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded NVQ qualifications

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle required.
• No prior experience necessary, training provided.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Medication support

Driving

Job description

Overview

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

You don’t even require experience as we will support you with all the training you’ll need!

What you will need is a full driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to support our clients to the fullest.

Role

Morning/Evenings/Weekends Care Assistant

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends

What you will receive

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 per hour on weekdays and £14 per hour on weekends, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage/40p per mile
• Paid Holiday
• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts - from 10, 16+ hours part time to 36hours guaranteed available.
• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• No uniforms
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
• A variety of shifts available.
• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Responsibilities

Day to day Care Professional responsibilities can include:

• Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress, supporting with medication
• Meal preparation and light house work/home help
• Accompanying your client to appointments
• Companionship

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01795 501505 to learn more.