Weekend Care Assistant

Home Instead; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care services is seeking a Weekend Care Assistant to provide essential support and companionship to clients in their own homes. The role involves a variety of duties such as assisting with personal care, medication reminders, and meal preparation. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. We offer competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Flexible weekend schedules

Comprehensive paid training

Career progression opportunities

High street discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Good at record keeping and an excellent communicator.
• Able to commit to regular weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, medication reminders, and mobility assistance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and light housework.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Proactivity

Communication

Job description

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As a Weekend Care Assistant, you’ll provide vital care and companionship to clients in their own homes. Your duties may include:

Supporting with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)

Assisting with medication reminders and management

Aiding with mobility and safe transfers

Providing companionship and emotional support

Helping with meal preparation, light housework, and laundry

Ensuring accurate record-keeping and communication

What We Offer

£12.70 per care hour (depending on experience)

Paid travel time and wait time, plus 45p per mile mileage allowance

Flexible weekend schedules tailored to your availability

Paid introductions to clients before delivering care

Comprehensive paid training, with ongoing support and development

Career progression opportunities and funded care qualifications

Access to our high street discounts scheme

Rewarding work where you’ll make a real difference in someone’s life

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous care experience to apply – we’ll provide full training. What’s important is that you’re:

Compassionate, patient, and reliable

Pro-active, good at record keeping and an excellent communicator

Comfortable working independently

Able to commit to regular weekend availability

In possession of a valid UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

Living within a reasonable travel distance of SN9

Additional Information

You must be able to work in at least one of our service areas: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, or surrounding villages

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

• Role is Subject to DBS and References
• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time