Weekend Care Assistant
Right at Home Swindon
£15.20 per hour
40p per mile mileage allowance
Make a Difference Every Weekend
At Right at Home Swindon, we provide outstanding care and support to people in their own homes, helping them remain independent, safe and comfortable. We're looking for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team as Weekend Care Assistants.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Weekend Care Assistant, you'll support clients with a range of daily tasks, including:
- Personal care such as washing, dressing and toileting
- Medication support and reminders
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping duties
- Assisting with mobility and transfers
- Helping clients attend appointments or social activities
- Promoting independence and wellbeing
Every visit is an opportunity to make a real difference to someone's day.
Pay & Benefits
We believe great carers deserve great rewards. That's why we offer:
- £15.20 per hour
- 40p per mile mileage allowance
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Double pay on key holidays
- Paid training and induction
- Funded NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health & Social Care
- £250 Refer a Friend Bonus
- Access to early pay
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive management team and 24/7 on-call support
- Regular team events and recognition programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Local work with minimal travel between clients
Full Training Provided
No previous care experience? No problem.
Our comprehensive induction includes:
- Classroom-based training
- Medication administration
- Moving and handling
- Basic life support
- Shadowing experienced carers
- Ongoing e-learning and refresher training
We'll ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent communicators
- Professional and committed
- Available to work weekends on a regular basis
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Have the right to work in the UK
Why Choose Right at Home Swindon?
At Right at Home Swindon, our carers are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive working environment where you are valued, respected and given every opportunity to develop your career.
Weekend working is ideal for those looking to fit work around other commitments while making a genuine difference in their local community.
Apply today and start a career you'll be proud of.
Areas We Cover
We support clients across Swindon and surrounding areas including:
Wroughton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Highworth, Purton, Cricklade, Chiseldon and nearby villages.
Ready to Start a Career That Matters?
Join a supportive team where flexibility, appreciation and meaningful work come together.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference while fitting work around your life, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Apply today and join the team at Right at Home Swindon.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.20 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
- Do you live locally to Swindon? (Provide your postcode)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
