Part Time Care Assistants – Evening and Weekends

Home Instead UK

. Provide personal care support, including washing, dressing, and grooming .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £13 - £27 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong personal care support skills, including mobility assistance and meal preparation, while upholding safeguarding principles and maintaining confidentiality. Effectively communicates with diverse individuals and collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to enhance service user wellbeing and independence.

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Personal Care SupportMobility AssistanceSafeguarding PrinciplesCommunication SkillsFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Personal CareMobility SupportMeal PreparationHealth And Safety ProceduresInfection ControlCare Record MaintenancePerson-Centred CareDomestic Task Support

Soft Skills

EmpathyPatienceProblem-SolvingFlexibilityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

ConfidentialityDuty Of CareMultidisciplinary TeamService User WellbeingHealthcare Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal care support, including washing, dressing, and grooming
Support mobility and movement while ensuring safety and comfort
Maintain clean and safe environments according to health, safety, and hygiene standards
Communicate with service users, colleagues, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Respond promptly and compassionately to needs and requests
Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
Maintain accurate and confidential care records, concerns, and observations
Collaborate with the care team to support wellbeing and independence
Uphold safeguarding principles and report concerns through appropriate channels
Undertake routine domestic tasks supporting service-user comfort and wellbeing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent people skills and ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with diverse individuals
Strong empathy and patience
Ability to work reliably and punctually, particularly evening and weekend shifts
Physical capability to assist with personal care and mobility support
Understanding of safeguarding principles and duty of care
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy and dignity
Flexibility and adaptability to changing care needs
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures and infection control
Problem-solving skills and ability to respond calmly to challenging situations
Desirable: Previous experience in a care setting or healthcare environment
Desirable: First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
Desirable: Knowledge of person-centred care approaches and best practice in social care
Driving Licence and Reliable Vehicle is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible evening and weekend shifts
First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
Meaningful work supporting older people and vulnerable individuals