Weekend Care Assistant

Home Instead (Bedford)
  • Title Weekend Care Assistant
  • Setting Clients Home
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Salary £12.50 to £13.50 per hour
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Bedford, Bedfordshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 25 February 2025
  • Job Reference: HISCWeekend

Do you have some time at the weekends? Would you like to make a difference to an elderly person's life? Would you like a job knowing you are giving back to your community? We would love to hear from you. 

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Bedford as a Care Professional. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home

We are looking for Care Professionals to join us on the weekends, even if that is only a few dedicated hours. 

We can offer you a friendly open-door culture and a hands-on team dedicated to supporting you. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, you will receive 45p per mile, comprehensive training, and promotion opportunities if you want to progress in a career in care.  

Typically, our visit times break down into the following, can you commit to one of these shifts?

Morning – Lunch time - 7:00am to 2.00pm

Afternoon – Evening - 3.00pm to 10.00pm.

Your daily duties may include:
-Housekeeping
-Meal prep
-Trips to the shops/gym/market etc
-Assisting with bathroom visits
-Assisting with your client's shower routine
-Feeding/walking their beloved pet 

Skills / Qualifications:

  • You do not need any experience or particular qualifications
  • This role is subject to an DBS enhanced disclosure
  • Full Driving License