Weekend Care Assistant

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We have flexible work opportunities available for experienced Care Assistants to work weekend hours in the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire.

You will be working in a beautiful care home which caters for up to 31 residents. The residents suffer with age related illnesses such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s, therefore, supporting their mental and physical well-being is of the utmost importance.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be supporting residents in their daily tasks, facilitating hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.

You will be expected to complete housekeeping tasks, follow health and safety guidelines, and accurately report condition updates and any incidents to senior staff members.

If you would like to work alongside a warm and friendly team, then this could be the role for you!

Key Information

Posted: March 12, 2026
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Reference: 179112
Duration: This role offers ongoing opportunities for flexible weekend working.
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: You will be paid: £12.35 per hour (Days) £12.85 per hour (Nights)
Working Hours: The hours available to you will be: 06:45 to 14:30 (Early) 14:15 to 22:00 (Late) 21:45 to 07:00 (Night)
Closing Date: 20260326

Experience & Qualifications

As a Care 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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