Evening & Weekend Home Care Assistant
Date Posted 15 days ago

Looking for a rewarding care role that fits around your life?

At Visiting Angels North Shropshire, we understand that exceptional care begins with valued and supported Caregivers. That’s why we focus on providing the guidance, flexibility and time needed to deliver high-quality care to people in their own homes, without unrealistic schedules or rushed visits.

We’re currently looking for Evening & Weekend Home Care Assistants to join our friendly team across North Shropshire.

Whether you already have experience in care or are considering a completely new career path, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

  • Weekday rate: £13.75 per hour
  • Weekend rate: £14.25 per hour
  • Bank Holiday rate: £23.00 per hour
  • Paid travel time: £12.71 per hour
  • Mileage paid between visits
  • Fortnightly pay
  • Fully paid classroom-based training from the start
  • Flexible evening and weekend opportunities
  • Employee rewards and recognition programme
  • Contribution towards MOT costs
  • No uniform required
  • Referral programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company events

About the Role

As an Evening & Weekend Home Care Assistant, you’ll help clients maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.

Your duties may include:

  • Assisting with personal care
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Preparing meals and drinks
  • Supporting medication routines
  • Helping with light household tasks
  • Assisting with day-to-day activities
  • Helping clients get ready for bed
  • Supporting clients with their evening routines

You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with regular clients while making a genuine difference to their daily lives.

The Hours

This role is ideal if you’re looking for part-time work alongside family commitments, another job, studies or other responsibilities.

We’re particularly looking for people who can offer availability during:

  • Evenings
  • Weekends
  • A minimum of two evenings per week
  • Every other weekend

We’ll work with you to find a schedule that works for both you and our clients, while ensuring we have the consistency needed to provide excellent care.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from caring, reliable and compassionate individuals who enjoy supporting others.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • A genuine desire to help people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A dependable and professional approach
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Access to your own reliable vehicle for work

Previous experience in care, support work or a similar role is beneficial, but not required. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Why Join Visiting Angels North Shropshire?

Visiting Angels is part of a globally recognised home care organisation and a proud Living Wage Employer.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where Caregivers feel respected, appreciated and supported. By investing in our team, we enable them to provide the highest standard of care to the people who depend on us.

If you’re looking for a rewarding evening and weekend role where your work is genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference in your local community.

01691 888558
NorthShropshire@visiting-angels.co.uk

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