Weekend Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local home care service provider is looking for a compassionate and reliable Weekend Care Assistant to provide vital care and companionship to clients in their own homes. Flexible weekend hours are available, and full training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be proactive and have a valid UK driving licence. This role offers £12.70 per hour with additional travel compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Comprehensive paid training

Access to high street discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable nature in caring for clients.
• Good record-keeping skills and communication abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and regularly on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing and grooming.
• Manage medication reminders and mobility support.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Excellent communicator

Job 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 increasing with the needs of the clients (dependent on experience)
• Paid travel time and wait time, plus 45p per mile mileage allowance
• 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