Weekend & Weekday Care Assistant – Leeds & Wakefield

Visiting Angels North Buckinghamshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible hours

Paid travel time between calls

Supportive local team

Job summary

Visiting Angels Leeds & Wakefield is seeking kind and reliable Care Assistants for weekend and potential weekday hours in Leeds and Wakefield. Training is provided, and you support older adults to stay happy, safe and independent in their own homes.

Responsibilities include companionship, personal care as trained, meal support, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance. Driving licence preferred; driving may be required to reach clients.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Must be reliable, patient and empathetic.
• Good spoken and written English essential.
• Must be available weekends and drive to client homes.
• Own transport not always required, but a driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support.
• Assist with personal care as trained.
• Help with meals, shopping and appointments.
• Light housekeeping to keep homes clean and safe.
• Support mobility and safe daily routines.
• Transport clients to appointments or activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Patience

Good communication

Weekend availability

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Caregiver Weekend & Weekday Care Assistant – Leeds & Wakefield

Part‑Time Weekend

Leeds and Wakefield Posted 8 days ago

Employer: Visiting Angels Leeds & Wakefield

Work locations: Leeds and Wakefield

Could you spare your weekends to make a difference in someone’s life?

At Visiting Angels Leeds & Wakefield, we’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our team, supporting older people to stay happy, safe and independent in their own homes.

No previous care experience is necessary. We’ll give you all the training and support you need. What matters most is kindness, reliability, patience and a genuine wish to help others.

About The Role

We’re looking for care assistants available at weekends, with the opportunity to pick up additional weekday hours if you’d like them.

Many of our clients simply need companionship, help around the home, support with meals, shopping or appointments, or a friendly face to brighten their day. Others need more personal care, and you’ll be fully trained before supporting anyone with that.

We support clients across Leeds and Wakefield, and are especially keen to hear from people living in or near Horbury, Ossett and Dewsbury (WF4, WF5 and WF12).

What you’ll do

• Companionship, conversation and activities that support wellbeing
• Personal care, such as help with washing, dressing and grooming
• Preparing meals and drinks, and helping with eating where needed
• Light housekeeping to keep the home clean and safe
• Medication support, once you’ve been trained and assessed
• Helping with mobility and getting around safely
• Driving clients to appointments, shopping or outings
• Supporting people living with dementia, with patience and understanding
• Keeping accurate records on our digital system, and letting the office know about any changes

What we offer

• Excellent rates of pay
• Paid travel time between calls, as well as mileage
• Paid training and ongoing support from day one
• A professional development plan to help you build a career in care
• Flexible hours, with the option of extra weekday shifts
• A friendly, supportive local team
• Meaningful work where you genuinely make a difference

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• The right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
• To be aged 18 or over
• Good spoken and written English
• Basic IT skills for keeping records
• Availability at weekends

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. Full training is provided.

Is this you?

Whether you’re returning to work, looking for a career change, reducing your current hours, or simply want a more rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.