Weekend Care Assistant
Join Bradcare’s dedicated Weekend Care Team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people within your community.
Do you have a caring nature, a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and a passion for supporting others?
Do you enjoy a role where every day is different and you can help people feel comfortable and valued in their own homes?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
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Role Overview
As a Weekend Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to individuals living in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and comfort. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing personal care such as washing, dressing, and supporting personal hygiene with dignity and respect
* Assisting with meal preparation, shopping, and light household tasks
* Offering companionship, conversation, and emotional support
* Prompting or administering medication according to care plans
* Observing and reporting any changes in wellbeing to the office or on-call team
* Travelling within Swadlincote - fuel allowance provided at 35p per mile
* Working weekends only — ideal for those seeking flexible hours or additional income
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Requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to your own vehicle
* Availability to work both Saturday and Sunday
* A caring, reliable, and compassionate approach
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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What We Offer
* A rewarding role supporting people in their own homes
* Competitive pay rates:
o Unqualified Weekend Carers: £13.00–£19.80 per hour
o Qualified Weekend Carers (Level 2+): £14.00–£21.30 per hour
* 35p per mile fuel allowance
* Full in-house training and induction in Swadlincote
* Shadowing shifts before independent work
* A friendly, supportive team environment
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How to Apply
If you’re looking for meaningful weekend work and want to help people live life comfortably and independently, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Apply online:
Call: 01283 551187 (Ask for Recruitment)
Email:
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.