Weekend Care Partner - Companionship & Independence

Home Instead; Basildon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Wait time paid

Paid training

Induction

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Pay

Holiday pay

Supportive office team

Career development

Job summary

Home Instead Basildon is seeking a Weekend Care Professional to join our team. This weekend role offers regular visits to support older adults at home, with companionship, personal care, meal support, and light household duties. Clear availability for weekends is essential, and you will make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

We welcome applicants with a caring personality. No prior care experience is required as full training and induction are provided.

Qualifications

• No formal care qualifications or previous care experience are required.
• Full training and induction will be provided.
• Attitude, values and personality are valued above everything else.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal planning.
• Assist with light household duties.
• Support with medication as directed by care plans.
• Help clients maintain independence in daily activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping or social activities.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support.
• Report changes or concerns to the Home Instead Basildon team.

Skills

Naturally caring and compassionate

Reliable and trustworthy

Good listeners and communicators

Friendly and approachable

Willing to learn

Job description

Home Instead Basildon is seeking a Weekend Care Professional to join our team. This weekend role offers regular visits to support older adults at home, with companionship, personal care, meal support, and light household duties. Clear availability for weekends is essential, and you will make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

We welcome applicants with a caring personality. No prior care experience is required as full training and induction are provided.