Weekend Care Assistant

Home Instead; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,253 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Flexible weekend shifts

Free DBS check

Health cash plan

Local discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Eastleigh is seeking empathetic individuals for the part-time role of Weekend Care Professional. Responsibilities include providing companionship and personal care, supporting meal prep, and assisting clients with various needs. The ideal candidate should possess a UK driving license and a passion for helping others. Offering competitive pay of £13.25 per hour, enhanced for weekends, along with comprehensive training and support opportunities. This is a meaningful role, perfect for those looking to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience is welcome but not essential.
• Car driver with access to a suitable vehicle.
• Over 18 years old.

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

Kind, reliable nature

Confidence to work independently

Passion for helping others

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job 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 aWeekend 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
• 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 allowanceMinimum 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

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)
• United Kingdom (required)
• Sponsorship is not availableat this time.

Location:

Qualifications

• Car driver with access to a suitable vehicle
• Over 18

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.