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Weekend Care Assistant

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Female Weekend Care Assistant (Driver)

Office: Various, as we cover locations in Farnham & Guildford, Camberley & Woking, Alton & Bordon, Weybridge & Richmond - Work close to home!

Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday (additional week hours also welcome)

Salary: £16.10 (weekend rate) per care call/ph

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate and reliable Weekend Care Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others and can commit to working weekends on a regular basis.

As a Weekend Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting people to live independently, maintain their dignity, and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes

  • Providing personal care with dignity and respect

  • Supporting clients with washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

  • Assisting with medication support in line with company procedures

  • Preparing meals and helping with nutrition and hydration

  • Providing companionship and emotional support

  • Helping with light household tasks and maintaining a safe environment

  • Recording care notes accurately and reporting any concerns

  • Following care plans and promoting independence at all times

What We're Looking For

  • You will need a drivers licence and you access to a car

  • A caring, compassionate, and patient nature

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Reliability and commitment to weekend working

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Weekend Availability Requirement

  • This role requires regular availability on both Saturdays and Sundays. Applicants should be able to commit to weekend shifts consistently and reliably.

What We Offer

  • Contract Type: Part-Time - zero hours - so you can work in times that suit you!

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Paid training and ongoing development opportunities

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Supportive management and team environment

  • Flexible shift patterns available across weekends

  • Employee recognition and wellbeing initiatives

  • Pension schemes

Why Join Us?

Working in care is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every weekend. If you are kind, dependable, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where your care and compassion truly matter.

Apply

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