Weekend and Friday Evening Care Assistant - Woking or Guildford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Astor are looking for kind, sensible people to join our team.
We need to cover Friday evenings (5 - 9), breakfasts, lunches and evenings on Saturdays and Sundays.
This involves supporting people to stay safely and happily in their own homes. Our clients need calls 7 days a week not just Monday to Friday so we need carers that can cover a variety of hours. You can always do more in the week if you want to.
If you are looking for a job within these times then you could join our lovely team and work the availability that you can regularly commit to.
- Do you like helping people?
- Would you like to earn some extra money but not work a whole day at the weekend?
- Are you over 18 with your own car and a kind, sensible personality?
- Are you already living in either the Woking, Guildford or Godalming area?
Don't worry that you're not qualified - we will give you full, paid training before starting.
The weekend rate is higher than during the week and it's really emotionally rewarding as well. We offer paid training, holiday pay, enhanced bank holiday rates and petrol between clients (40ppm). We pay a joining bonus of £225 paid over your first 3 months.
Our carers and supervisors build a relationship so we can try and flex your schedule when needed.
Please give us a call 01483 797950 or apply directly on our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 5-25 per week
Salary: £12.38-£15.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All our carers are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid 19 if they are not already. We provide full PPE line with with government guidance for every visit.
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm that you are already permanently living in the Surrey area? This is mandatory as we do not employ people living overseas.
- Do you have any experience either paid or unpaid of caring for someone?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence and transport? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Weekend Work
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Weekend and Friday Evening Care Assistant - Woking or Guildford roles across Astor Care and Nursing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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