Part-Time Weekend Care Assistant
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- WhereWinchester
- Posted27 November 2025
We’re looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join us as part of our team as a Weekend Care Professional. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, personalised support to help older adults live comfortably and independently in their own homes. At Home Instead we do visits no less then an hour so you have the time to provide the care people need and deserve.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing
- Support with meal preparation and dietary needs
- Carry out light housekeeping and home help tasks
- Deliver specialised care for clients with dementia or other conditions
- Monitor and report on client well-being
What We’re Looking For
- A kind, reliable nature – experience is welcome but not essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
- A genuine passion for helping others
- We are unable to offer Sponsorship
What We Offer
- £13.25 per hour, £14 on weekends + enhanced Bank Holiday pay (£26.50/hr)
- Paid travel time + 35p per mile mileage allowance
- Minimum 1-hour visits with 15-minute travel time between calls
- Free DBS check
- Full training provided – no experience needed
- 24/7 support and opportunities to grow
- Health cash plan and local discounts
- Blue Light Card – fully paid for by us
- No uniform required – feel comfortable while you care
- Flexible weekend shifts available
If you’re ready to start a meaningful career that truly makes a difference, apply now and become part of the Home Instead family.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
- Sponsorship is not available at this time.
Location:
- Winchester SO22 (required)
Work Location: In person
- Individuals with a compassionate, patient nature.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reliable individuals committed to making a positive impact.
- No previous experience in caregiving needed; full training will be provided.
- A driving licence and vehicle access are required due to the rural location of some clients.
Requirements:
1. Must be a UK resident with your own transportation.
2. Working visas cannot be provided.
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
