Care Worker - Weekend Retainer

Weekend Retainer Care Worker (Alternate Weekends)

Location

Across Lowestoft, Beccles, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Northern Villages

Hours

Alternate weekends

Shifts

• 07:00 – 14:00 and/or
• 14:00 – 22:00 (both Saturday and Sunday)

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Weekend Retainer Care Worker to join our team on an alternate weekend basis. This is a flexible role designed to provide support cover when required, while offering guaranteed retainer pay for your availability.

You will provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Provide personal care
• Support with medication administration
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks
• Follow care plans and accurately record care delivered
• Respond to short-notice requests for support (deployment shifts)
• Maintain safeguarding standards and promote service users’ wellbeing

Pay and Benefits

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Retainer Pay

£45.50 per 8-hour shift (paid regardless of deployment)

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Deployment Pay

£14.62 per hour for any hours worked when called out

• Flexible working structure with guaranteed base earnings
• Paid training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of care settings

Requirements

• Caring, patient, and dependable nature
• Ability to work independently and respond to short-notice deployment
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Previous care experience is desirable (full training can be provided)
• Must be available to work alternate weekends
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required

About You

You will be someone who

• Is committed to delivering person-centred care
• Can remain flexible and responsive to service needs
• Works well under pressure and adapts quickly
• Values dignity, respect, and compassion in care