Weekend Contracted carers

Role Overview

Positions available covering the areas of Lichfield, Tamworth & Sutton Coldfield.

Nexus Care Services is hiring weekend carers on a contract basis. The role requires a commitment of 20 hours per weekend and a commitment to 4 out of 5 blocks. Available blocks are Friday nights from 5pm to 10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 7am‑2pm or 5pm‑10pm. This role offers £1200 per month, equivalent to £15 per hour.

Required Characteristics

• Reliability – Families entrust the responsibility of looking after their loved ones.
• Dependability – Being a reliable source of emotional support and understanding.
• Empathy and Compassion – Share the feelings of others, offering comfort and reassurance.
• Patience – Remain calm and effective at all times.
• Strong communication skills – Clear spoken English needed to converse with clients.
• Problem‑solving skills – Thinking on your feet.
• Physical stamina – Meet the needs of those without compromising your own health and well‑being.

Requirements

• At least one year of UK care experience, either in domiciliary care or within a care home setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Benefits

• Local, private provider of care.
• Guaranteed, contracted work.
• Paid training, no probation period and holiday pay included.
• Weekdays off.
• Paid mileage.
• Double time on all bank holidays.
• Mental health support via counselling.