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Company Description
We’re looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Leigh and surrounding areas.
You be required to work Weekends- Morning & Lunches: 06:45-15.00 Morning & Lunches & Evenings: 16:00-22:00. (times can vary)
If you have a caring heart and a friendly smile, you can make someone’s day — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. At Home Instead, we focus on quality care, offering both companionship and personal support so clients can live safely, comfortably and with dignity.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our weekend team in Leigh, United Kingdom. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by providing personalized, unhurried care in their own homes during weekends.
- Provide personal care assistance including mobility support, bathing, and grooming
- Prepare nutritious meals and beverages to meet individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment for clients
- Offer companionship through conversation, activities, and emotional support
- Assist with basic health-related tasks such as medication reminders and monitoring (training provided)
- Support clients with light housekeeping duties and daily living activities
- Document care provided by using our secured password-protected app
- Travel between client homes within the Leigh and surrounding area to provide consistent weekend coverage
- Respond to client needs with patience, empathy, and professionalism
- Follow individualized care plans and maintain confidentiality at all times
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Qualifications
- Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom
- Valid full driving license with access to reliable personal transportation
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Compassionate and caring personality with genuine interest in helping others
- Physical capability to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks
- Strong reliability and punctuality, particularly for weekend scheduling commitments
- Ability to work independently while following established care protocols
- Flexibility to adapt to varying client needs and weekend schedules
- Willingness to complete background checks and obtain DBS clearance
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures in home care settings
- Previous care experience preferred but not required - comprehensive training provided
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and client dignity
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The Benefits:
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry-leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01942 877294.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and References.
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