Part-Time Weekend Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Weekend Care Professional in Winchester. Candidates will provide compassionate support to older adults, with responsibilities including personal care and companionship. The role offers £13.25 per hour, with enhanced weekend pay and full training provided. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• No previous experience in caregiving needed; full training will be provided.
• A driving licence and vehicle access are required due to rural location of some clients.
• Must be a UK resident with your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks.
• Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia or other conditions.
• Monitor and report on client well-being.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and reliable nature

Ability to work independently

Genuine passion for helping others

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the UK’s leading provider of home care services, committed to changing the way older people are supported in later life. With over 250 independently owned offices across the country, we deliver high-quality, relationship-led care that’s tailored to each individual.

Job Description

We’re looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join us as part of our team as a Weekend Care Professional. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, personalised support to help older adults live comfortably and independently in their own homes. At Home Instead we do visits no less then an hour so you have the time to provide the care people need and deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs
• Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks
• Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia or other conditions
• Monitor and report on client well-being

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, reliable nature – experience is welcome but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping others
• We are unable to offer Sponsorship

What We Offer

• £13.25 per hour, £14 on weekends + enhanced Bank Holiday pay (£26.50/hr)
• Paid travel time + 35p per mile mileage allowance
• Minimum 1-hour visits with 15-minute travel time between calls
• Free DBS check
• Full training provided – no experience needed
• 24/7 support and opportunities to grow
• Health cash plan and local discounts
• Blue Light Card – fully paid for by us
• No uniform required – feel comfortable while you care
• Flexible weekend shifts available

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career that truly makes a difference, apply now and become part of the Home Instead family.

Job Types

Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)
• Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Location

• Winchester SO22 (required)

Work Location

In person

Qualifications

• Individuals with a compassionate, patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable individuals committed to making a positive impact.
• No previous experience in caregiving needed; full training will be provided.
• A driving licence and vehicle access are required due to the rural location of some clients.

Additional Information

Requirements:

1. Must be a UK resident with your own transportation.
2. Working visas cannot be provided.