Weekend Care Assistant

Weekend Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference

Location:

Bedford
Salary: £15.50 per hour + mileage allowance

Hours:

Part-time / Flexible weekend shifts available
Shift Times: 07:00–14:00 or 16:00–22:00 (flexible options)

Start Date:

Immediate starts available
Company:
Home Instead Bedford

Do you want weekend work where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives?

Join Home Instead Bedford as a Weekend Care Assistant and support individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

Whether you’re an experienced carer or new to care, you’ll receive full training, paid shadowing, and ongoing support to help you thrive.

What You’ll Do As a Weekend Care Assistant, you’ll bring comfort, confidence, and companionship to clients across Bedford.
Every visit is unique — and every one matters.

Your role will include:
 
Helping with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Supporting medication routines
Preparing meals and light household duties
Offering friendly conversation and emotional reassurance
Encouraging independence and wellbeing  Your kindness and reliability will make all the difference — not just to clients, but to their families too.
What You’ll Get We know that great care starts with you, so we make sure you’re supported, appreciated, and rewarded for what you do.
Here’s what you can expect:
 
£15.50 per hour + mileage allowance
Access your pay before payday with our Pay App
Paid induction and ongoing training
Employee assistance programme for your wellbeing
Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed calls
Flexible weekend hours that fit around your life
No uniform – so you can be yourself
Private clients – focused, person-centred care
Career progression opportunities
Length of service recognition and celebrations  What You’ll Need You don’t need experience — we’ll provide full training.
You just need a caring nature, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others.
Essential:
 
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Right to work in the UK
Good communication skills and a compassionate approach  Apply Today If you’re looking for meaningful weekend work where you’re valued, supported, and make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with Home Instead Bedford — where you matter just as much as the care you provide