Care Assistant - Weekends

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Are you a proactive, self-motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to maximize your weekend hours?

An excellent opportunity has opened up at a beautiful 26-bed residential home in Mickleover. The home features spacious communal areas set over two floors and specializes in providing high-quality care for elderly residents living with age-related illnesses, including Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

If you can think on your feet, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want a role that offers weekly pay, we want to interview you tomorrow!

Key Responsibilities
• Personalized Care: Provide high-quality physical, hygiene, and mobility assistance while strictly following individualized care plans.
• Daily Routines: Assist residents comfortably through their morning and evening routines, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Keep accurate logs of resident condition updates, fluid intakes, and overall wellbeing.
• Companionship: Act as a warm, positive, and supportive presence in the residents’ daily lives.
• Home Maintenance: Complete basic housekeeping and domestic duties to maintain a clean, comfortable living environment.
• Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety standards and requirements of the home.

What We Are Looking For
• Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Worker.
• A self-motivated individual who can think on their feet and adapt quickly.
• Exceptional empathy and patience, particularly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
• Reliability and a commitment to weekend schedules.

How to Apply
Don’t wait! Apply today and interview tomorrow to secure your next rewarding role.

Key Information

Posted: June 25, 2026
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Reference: 182344
Duration: This is an ongoing opportunity
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: You will be paid: £12.75 per hour (Days) £13.25 per hour (Nights)
Working Hours: Typical hours will be: 08:00 to 14:00 14:00 to 20:00 08:00 to 20:00 20:00 to 08:00 With hours available on Saturday and Sunday.
Closing Date: 20260708

Experience & Qualifications

To demonstrate your experience and suitability for the role of Healthcare Assistant you will need:

– An Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months
– Up to date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving & Handling training
– A Referenceable work history
– At least 3 months experience within a similar setting

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

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