Weekend Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable home care service is looking for Weekend Care Assistants to provide essential care and companionship to older adults in their homes. The role offers flexible hours across weekends, competitive pay, and comprehensive training, welcoming individuals passionate about enhancing the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Comprehensive paid training

Flexible weekend schedules

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Good record-keeping skills and excellent communication.
• Able to commit to regular weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing and grooming.
• Assist clients with medication reminders.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Location: Pewsey, Marlborough, Devizes, Andover, Amesbury and Tidworth and surrounding areas.
Job Type: Part-Time (up to 16 hours across Saturday and Sunday) every weekend or every other weekend it’s up to you.

Company Overview

At Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care that helps older adults remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. Our team is known for its compassion, professionalism, and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of others.

We are currently seeking Weekend Care Assistants to join our supportive team. Whether you're looking to top up your income with a few hours or prefer to keep your weekdays free, we offer up to 16 hours across the weekend and flexible shift options to suit your schedule.

Interested? Call us on 01672 555560 to have a friendly chat, or click Apply Now to submit your application.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

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