Weekend Care Assistant Location: West Leicester & Surrounding Areas Hours: EVERY Saturday & Sunday (evening availability may be required) Pay: £14.65 – £14.95 per hour mileage paid Driver: Essential Join Home Instead West Leicester, where you’ll help individuals stay independent, comfortable, and confident in their own homes. Whether you’re experienced in care or completely new to it, you’ll receive full training, ongoing support, and the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle. Your Role as a Weekend Care Assistant As a Weekend Care Assistant, you’ll make every visit meaningful. You’ll bring care, comfort, and companionship to clients across West Leicester, helping them live well in familiar surroundings. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting Assisting with medication reminders or administration Preparing meals and snacks Light housekeeping to keep the home clean and safe Providing companionship and emotional support Encouraging independence and confidence in daily life Every client is unique — and you’ll be the friendly, familiar face they look forward to seeing each weekend. Why You’ll Love Working With Home Instead West Leicester We know that great care starts with you — so we make sure you’re valued, supported, and recognised. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive Pay: £14.65–£14.95 per hour Flexibility: Weekend hours that fit around your lifestyle Mileage contribution for your travel Paid 2-day training course, introduction & shadow shifts Client meet & greets before you start visits Paid holidays & enhanced bank holiday rates Company pension scheme Exclusive discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, EE, (url removed), Nike & more Blue Light Card access for extra savings Recognition & rewards for birthdays, achievements & great care Wellbeing programme to support your mental & physical health Award-winning training & career development £200 refer-a-friend bonus Regular team events & 24/7 local support When you join Home Instead, you’ll never feel like just another employee — you’ll be part of a caring, supportive team that truly values you. What You’ll Need You don’t need care experience — just compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others. Essential: A kind, empathetic nature and a positive attitude Strong communication and people skills Reliability and commitment to weekend work A valid UK driving licence and access to a car Apply Today If you’re ready to do something meaningful with your weekends and want to be part of a supportive team that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you