Weekend Care Assistants £14.36/hour needed in Wolverhampton, UK

Home Instead is the world’s 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 Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.  

Looking for Weekend Jobs in Wolverhampton Wombourne and Kingswinford? Earn £14.36 Per Hour as a Home Carer and Companion

We have an excellent opportunity for a Weekend Home Carer to work with our clients in their homes. If you're seeking a weekend job where you can meet new people and make a difference in someone's life, being a weekend care assistant may offer you some exciting and rewarding possibilities.

 Care Assistant Job Pay & Benefits:

  • £14.36 Per Hour

  • 0 Hours Permanent Contract

  • Flexible Shift Patterns Available

  • Industry-Leading Training

  • Full PPE Protection

  • Care Certification

  • Employee Benefit Scheme

  • Career Development & Progression Opportunities

Weekend Home Carer Job Description:

Taking customers to appointments and social gatherings.

Preparing nutritious meals and snacks.

Picking up prescriptions, grocery shopping, and other errands.

Perform modest housekeeping, such as laundry or ironing.

Make medication reminders available.

Assist clients in getting in and out of bed each morning and night.

Running a shower or bath and staying nearby in case they require assistance.

Assisting with clothing and undressing as well as personal care as needed.

Because we care about our Caregivers, we take extra care to ensure you get all the necessary training and growth. After all, you will be responsible for our clients, therefore you should feel confident in your abilities.
 

What we are looking for: 

  • A great timekeeper who is also organised and dependable.

  • Individuals who are compassionate and caring.

  • People who never fail to treat clients with dignity and respect.

  • An excellent listener, the ability to communicate properly, and the ability to create connections with clients and their families in a pleasant and kind manner are all required.

Above all, be the person who shows friendliness, warmth, and empathy. 

It isn't a question of prior experience. We aim to provide the greatest possible service to our customers, to do that, we need caregivers who are naturally sensitive, kind, and patient. We want a team that treats each of our clients as if they were members of their own family.

​​A valid UK driver's licence is required.

We need individuals that have a full UK driving licence. We require that you have your own trustworthy vehicle and be prepared to travel throughout our local areas in order to see our clients.

Home Instead Wolverhampton Wombourne and Kingswinford Will Provide You With:

  • Flexible shifts 

  • Ongoing support

  • Mileage & travel allowance 

  • Enhanced rate on bank holidays 

  • Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities  

  • Refer a friend scheme 

  • Industry-Leading Training

  • Full PPE Protection

  • Care Certification

After completing your training, you’ll be carefully matched to your care recipients and asked to visit them in their homes. Your goal is to make them as comfortable as possible by assisting them with everything from grocery shopping and meal preparation to personal hygiene aid, companionship, and social company.

It's vital that you can establish trust with the client you're seeing so that they feel comfortable opening up and sharing any difficulties or requirements with you. Our clients and CAREGivers are treated with decency, respect, kindness, and compassion.

Ready to start your journey with Home Instead Wolverhampton Wombourne and Kingswinford?

Apply now to join our caring team!

Driving Licence and Reliable Vehicle is required.

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