Weekend Care Assistant (earn up to £17.50/hr)

Do you want to work with one of the highest rated home care providers in the area and make a genuine difference to people everyday? If so, read on.

Right at Home Salisbury & Andover is a family led, locally owned home care provider supporting older adults to live safely and independently in the place they love most, their own home.

Whether you are brand new to care or looking to join a provider that truly values, supports and invests in its team, we would love to speak with you.

Hear what our Care Assistants say about us:

“Right at Home is my new happy place. I don’t feel like I’ve just joined a job, I feel like I’ve joined a family. I feel valued, listened to and supported every day. I truly feel part of the team.” - February 2026

What You'll Get:

• Premium Leading Pay: Earn from £ an hour on weekdays and up to £ an hour on weekends, with pay on Bank Holidays

• Paid Mileage: 40p per mile

• 24/7 Support: You have access to round-the-clock support, so you can provide exceptional care with confidence and peace of mind

• Paid MOT: Benefit from an annual company paid MOT

• Perks & Bonuses: Refer-a-friend scheme, Free Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and additional in-house benefits

• Career Growth: With us you can grow into supervisory or management roles

• Pension: To help prepare for your future

• Flexible Hours: Part-time and full-time hours available, working around your flexibility and lifestyle

Right at Home Salisbury & Andover covers the following areas: Salisbury, Bishopdown, Alderbury, Bemerton, Netherhampton, Redlynch, The Winterbournes, Wilton, Stratford sub Castle, Farley, Gomeldon, Porton, Hurdcott & Ford and surrounding. You should be based close to or within these locations as travel within these areas is required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Companionship: Building meaningful relationships, sharing conversations, listening to life stories and helping Clients stay socially connected and engaged.

• Personal Care: Providing sensitive and respectful support with washing, dressing and daily routines, always promoting dignity, independence and choice.

• Medication Support: Assisting with prescribed medication in a safe and responsible manner, helping Clients maintain their health and wellbeing.

• Home Support: Light housekeeping to keep the home clean, comfortable and safe so Clients can feel proud of their surroundings.

• Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious meals that suit individual preferences, whether that is a home cooked favourite or something simple and quick.

• Morning and Evening Support: Helping Clients get ready for the day or settle comfortably at night, ensuring safety, reassurance and peace of mind.

Requirements:

• No experience needed

• Genuine passion for helping others and reliability

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Availability to work alternate weekends

• Legal right to work in the UK

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Please Note: At present, we are not able to offer sponsorships for this role. We can offer up to 20 hours per week, making this a suitable opportunity for those seeking part-time work.

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant, loneliness companion or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you don’t have experience, we provide full training and induction to help you feel comfortable in your new career. We have welcomed Carers from all sectors including retail sales assistants, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, administrators, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career in care!

Ready to start your new career adventure?

Apply now!

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Mileage

  Competitive hourly rates plus mileage and additional benefits.

• Training and Support

  With fun and interactive employee training, regular 1-1 support and access to a real career pathway... the sky's the limit!

• Feel Valued and Appreciated

  We know that our Carers are the face of the company, so we ensure that we value our team – supporting them and helping them develop as well as recognising the amazing work they do!