Weekend Care Assistant - West Lothian

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

Job summary

Home Instead seeks Care Professionals for supporting older individuals at home. The role includes companionship, daily task assistance, and personal care. Ideal candidates are compassionate and adaptable, with comprehensive training provided for newcomers to the field.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

Minimum 1-hour calls

Full induction with training

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Mileage and paid travel time

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or older.
• Driving license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Supporting older people through companionship.
• Helping with daily tasks, community access, and personal care.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Home Instead West Lothian covers West Lothian and the surrounding areas, including Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Bo'Ness, Winchburgh, Kirkliston, and Balerno.

We are looking for Care Professionals who can work evenings up to 10:15pm and alternate weekends.

Benefits:

• Great rates of pay: from £14.10 per hour, plus time and a half on bank holidays
• Minimum 1-hour calls: giving you the time to care
• Training: full induction with award-winning training and career development opportunities
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus
• Mileage and paid travel time: we pay you for travel between clients
• Employee assistance programme: access to counselling and support services
• Discount scheme: discounts at supermarkets, stores, and more

Responsibilities:

Supporting older people to live well at home through companionship, help with daily tasks, community access, and personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Ideal candidates are kind, compassionate, and committed to making a positive impact. Experience is not necessary as we provide comprehensive training.

Requirements include:

• A caring nature and good communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to clients' needs
• Aged 18 or older
• A driving license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred but not essential)

We encourage applications from all community sections. The role is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

If interested, click 'I'm Interested' or contact us at 01506 346046. We look forward to hearing from you!