Care Assistant Weekends
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our weekend team in Leigh United Kingdom. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by providing personalized unhurried care in their own homes during weekends.
- Provide personal care assistance including mobility support bathing and grooming
- Prepare nutritious meals and beverages to meet individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain a clean safe and organized living environment for clients
- Offer companionship through conversation activities and emotional support
- Assist with basic health-related tasks such as medication reminders and monitoring (training provided)
- Support clients with light housekeeping duties and daily living activities
- Document care provided by using our secured password protected app
- Travel between client homes within the Leigh and surrounding area to provide consistent weekend coverage
- Respond to client needs with patience empathy and professionalism
- Follow individualized care plans and maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualifications :
- Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom
- Valid full driving license with access to reliable personal transportation
- Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
- Compassionate and caring personality with genuine interest in helping others
- Physical capability to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks
- Strong reliability and punctuality particularly for weekend scheduling commitments
- Ability to work independently while following established care protocols
- Flexibility to adapt to varying client needs and weekend schedules
- Willingness to complete background checks and obtain DBS clearance
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures in home care settings
- Previous care experience preferred but not required - comprehensive training provided
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and client dignity
Additional Information :
The Benefits:
As a Care Professional you will receive industry leading training great rates of pay and excellent support.
If youre looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients needs we would love to hear from you. Please click on Im Interested or alternatively contact us on
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and References.
WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Home Instead is the worlds leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more