Weekend Care Assistant

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Looking to maximize your weekend earnings, fit work around weekday study or family commitments, or pick up dedicated weekend shifts?

We are seeking adaptable Care Assistants to cover daytime and overnight shifts across North Derbyshire every Saturday and Sunday.

Whether you prefer the vibrant energy of daytime care or the quiet, focused pace of waking nights, we offer flexible weekend patterns that suit your lifestyle while delivering vital support to our local community.

What Your Weekend Looks Like:

Day Shift Focus:

Support individuals with morning or evening routines, personal care, mobility, and dressing.

Assist with mealtime service (breakfast, lunch, or tea) and encourage regular hydration.

Facilitate weekend social activities, garden visits, and light hobbies.

Night Shift Focus:

Conduct discreet, regular safety and welfare checks throughout the night.

Respond promptly to call bells, helping with bathroom visits, repositioning, or easing nighttime restlessness.

Help late-to-bed individuals settle down and assist early risers before the morning shift arrives.

Shared Duties:

Maintain precise, real-time care notes on digital devices.

Key Information

Posted: November 05, 2026
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Reference: 187069
Duration: This role offers ongoing hours
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: You will be earning between £13.00 to £16.90 per hour, dependant on hours worked and location
Working Hours: We have both daytime hours and night-time hours available on Saturdays and Sunday
Closing Date: 20261126

Experience & Qualifications

To be suitable for this position you must have:

– An Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the past 9 months (or registered on the update service)
– Up to date mandatory training certificates
– Full up-to-date CV
– Referenceable working history with a minimum of 6 months of UK based experience within a residential care 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!

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

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