Care Assistant (Weekend)

Home Instead

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Chingford, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

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 CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Benefits of Being a Weekend Care Assistant with Us:

  • Competitive Pay: £13.15 per hour
  • Comprehensive Training: Ongoing support and professional development
  • Guaranteed Income: Shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
  • Mileage Compensation
  • Quality Care: Minimum 1-hour visits to ensure quality care for clients
  • Local Shifts: Reduced travel distance and we cover mileage
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for NVQ support and internal promotions
  • Employee Benefits: Paid holidays, pension, and a £200 referral scheme

Apply Now to Become a Weekend Care Assistant!

Apply below or call our Recruitment Officer on 0208 114 2000 for more information.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent, Care Assistant, Work Available Now

Job Types: Full-time, Part Time & Permanent

Job Requirements for Care Assistants:

  • Personal Qualities: Adaptable, personable, and genuinely care for others' well-being
  • Legal Requirements: Legal right to work in the UK.
  • You must live within our Franchise Territory (E4, N1, N4, N5, N7, N8, N15, N16, N17, N18 & N22) We will transfer you to a branch closer to you if you do not live within these postcodes.
  • Must fit our company culture 

Care Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Providing companionship and organizing outings
  • Assisting with personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
  • Running errands and supporting with medications
  • Helping with mobility and household chores 

Home Instead’s mission is to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families, and to pioneer greater professionalism within care work. Our company culture is based on us providing high standards of quality care, having a can-do attitude, maintaining trust and integrity, great communication and transparency. 

This role is subject to: Right to Work in the UK, References & Enhanced DBS check.

About this role

Summary

Assist clients with personal care, companionship, errands, mobility, and household tasks on weekends

Job title

Care Assistant (Weekend)

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

reside in specified UK postcode areas, remote work not allowed

Salary

£13.15 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

personableadaptableright to work in UKliving within franchise territory

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

companionshippersonal carehousekeepingerrandsmobility support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site