Weekend Contracted carers

Nexus Care Services; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,186 - 14,597; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Holiday pay

Paid mileage

Mental health support

Double time on bank holidays

Weekdays off

Job summary

Nexus Care Services is hiring weekend carers for contract positions covering Lichfield, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. The role requires 20 hours per weekend with commitment to 4 out of 5 blocks, including Friday nights and weekend daytime slots.

Pay is £1,200 per month (about £15 per hour), with benefits such as paid training, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement and mental health support. Successful applicants will have at least 1 year UK care experience and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of UK care experience in domiciliary or care home settings.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Patience

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are hiring weekend carers for contract positions covering the areas of Lichfield, Tamworth & Sutton Coldfield.

Position requires 20 hours per weekend, with a commitment to 4 out of 5 blocks: Friday nights 5pm‑10pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am‑2pm and/or 5pm‑10pm.

Pay is £1,200 per month (approximately £15 per hour) with additional benefits.

Key Characteristics

• Reliability – families entrust the responsibility of looking after their loved ones.
• Dependability – being a reliable source of emotional support and understanding.
• Empathy and Compassion – sharing the feelings of others, offering comfort and reassurance.
• Patience – remaining calm and effective at all times.
• Strong communication skills – clear, spoken English to converse with clients.
• Problem‑solving skills – thinking on your feet.
• Physical stamina – meeting the needs of those without compromising your own health and well‑being.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of UK care experience either in domiciliary care or within a care home setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Benefits

• Local, private provider of care.
• Guaranteed, contracted work.
• Just 20 hours a week for £1,200 per month (works out £15 per hour).
• Paid training, no probation period and holiday pay.
• Weekdays off.
• Paid mileage.
• Double time on all bank holidays.
• Mental health support via counselling.