Weekend Home Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Mileage Pay

Care South; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance 40p/mi

Enhanced Bank Holidays

Induction and training

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is seeking a Weekend Home Care Assistant to join our Somerset-based Home at Home team covering Chard and Ilminster. You will be paid £13.50–£15.50 per hour, with 40p per mile mileage allowance and paid travel time.

This part-time, weekend-only role requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle, with shifts 07:00-14:00 and/or 16:00-22:00. We offer generous benefits including enhanced bank holiday rates, a contributory pension, DBS support and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Flexible in the hours you can work and ability to work every other weekend.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in clients' homes.
• Provide high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent.
• Support clients to build confidence and remain independent.
• Assist with personal care such as personal hygiene, toileting and dressing.

Skills

Driving Licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Care South is seeking a Weekend Home Care Assistant to join our Somerset-based Home at Home team covering Chard and Ilminster. You will be paid £13.50–£15.50 per hour, with 40p per mile mileage allowance and paid travel time.

This part-time, weekend-only role requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle, with shifts 07:00-14:00 and/or 16:00-22:00. We offer generous benefits including enhanced bank holiday rates, a contributory pension, DBS support and ongoing training.