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Care Assistant Evening & Weekend

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Job Description

Being a carer is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

  • Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping
  • Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Excellent pay rates £13.75 per hour, plus £27.50 enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Flexible hours available evenings and weekend availability
  • Minimum 1 hour calls so you have the time needed with client
  • Employee referral bonus programme £200 bonus when you refer like minded friends or family to work with us
  • Mileage - paid separately
  • Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications City & Guilds accredited
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
  • Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

You don’t need any formal qualifications to join our team. What matters most is a kind, friendly, and empathetic nature. If you genuinely care about helping others and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We provide fully paid, award-winning training to help you feel confident and supported from day one. You'll also benefit from ongoing guidance and development, with real opportunities to grow your career. Including access to specialist training and City & Guilds accredited qualifications.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a meaningful new direction, we’ll give you the tools, skills, and support to thrive.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01270 611 555 to learn more.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Help with washing, dressing and personal care
  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
  • Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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