Weekend Care Assistant

Job Title: Weekend Care Assistant
Location: West Leicester
Hours: Saturday & Sunday (evening availability may be required)
Pay: £14.65 – £14.95 per hour
Driver essential (mileage paid)

Join our friendly and supportive team at Home Instead West Leicester as a Weekend Care Assistant, helping individuals maintain their independence and comfort in their own homes.

About the Role:
As a Weekend Care Assistant, you’ll be visiting clients across the local area, providing compassionate, person-centred support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting with medication prompts and administration
• Preparing meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping to help keep the home clean and safe
• Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
• Offering support to help clients remain independent and confident

No two visits are the same—and your work will have a meaningful impact each day.
  
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for kind-hearted individuals who want to make a difference at the weekends. While previous experience is helpful, it’s not essential—we provide full training and ongoing support.
You’ll need:

• A kind, caring, and empathetic nature
• Strong communication and people skills
• Reliability and a commitment to weekend work
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

  
Why Choose Home Instead?

• Competitive Pay – £14.65 - £14.95 per hour
• Client Meet & Greets
• Paid 2 Day Training Course
• Paid Introduction & Shadow Shifts
• Flexible Hours – Fit your work around your lifestyle (mornings, evenings, and weekends available)
• Mileage contribution
• Paid holidays & enhanced bank holiday rates
• Company pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts – Save at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, EE, (url removed), Nike & more
• Blue Light Card access – Additional high street savings
• Recognition & rewards – Gift cards, birthdays, care awards, and more
• Wellbeing programme – Supporting your mental and physical health
• Award-winning training & career development
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus
• Regular social events and team support
• 24/7 office support from a friendly, local team

  
If you''re passionate about caring for others and want a fulfilling role with flexibility and genuine support, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Home Instead—where you can make weekends matter.

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