Care Assistant for Weekend Shifts

Company Description

Looking for a weekend job that doesn’t feel like “just a job”?

Instead of spending your weekends stuck in a shop or staring at a screen, imagine getting paid to make someone’s day better. 💚

No experience in care? No worries. At Home Instead Swansea, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to feel confident from day one. You’ll receive:

🎓 Fully paid, award-winning training
🤝 Shadowing and ongoing 1:1 support
📚 Opportunities to complete Health & Social Care qualifications
🚀 Clear career progression opportunities
💡 Valuable hands-on experience and transferable skills for life

What our Care Professionals say:

“Very impressed with the training given to staff and the immense care and consideration with which both staff and clients are treated.”

“Going through the induction process has been very straight forward and information has been delivered effectively and precise.”

Quick Role Snapshot

✅Requirements: Proof of right to work, valid driving licence, access to a reliable car
📄Contract: Flexible 0-hours contract
⏰Hours Available: 8-16 hours per week
💷Pay Rates: £13.12/hour (weekdays & weekends), £26.24/hour (bank holidays) + £12.71/hour travel time + £0.35/mile

Available Weekend Shifts:

- Morning to afternoon shift (08.00-16.00)
- Evening shift (16.00-22.00)

Please Note: Consistent weekend availability is required.

About Us

At Home Instead Swansea, we do care a little differently. We’re not about rushed visits or ticking boxes — we’re about proper conversations, genuine relationships, and helping older adults stay happy, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.

From companionship and personal care to specialist dementia and Parkinson’s support, our friendly local team makes a real difference to people’s lives every single day.

Job Description

Being a carer is more than helping with practical tasks. It’s about being a friendly face, a good listener, and someone our clients can trust.

You’ll support with:

• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Personal care (washing, dressing, grooming, changing of incontinence pads, etc)
• Shopping or errands
• Friendly chats and companionship

Qualifications

Whether you’re studying health, nursing, social work, social care, psychology – or just want to make a real difference – this role offers more than just a payslip.

All we ask is that you are:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate
• Friendly and reliable
• Confident working independently
• Great at building relationships and making people feel comfortable

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship transfers for this role.

Additional Information

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Paid training, team meetings, and ongoing support
• £150 unlimited referral bonus
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Regular recognition bonuses
• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
• Friendly 24/7 office support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Regular mentoring, peer support, and supervision

Ready to Apply? 📥

📞 01792 790890

🌐 https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/swansea/

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