Job Description
What We Offer
* Up to £13.50 per hour standard pay, increasing up to £15 per hour
* Paid mileage
* Guaranteed contracted hours
* Work for one of the UK’s highest-ranking home care companies in the Financial Times Best Employers list
* City & Guilds Alzheimer’s Training
* Personal client matching and shadow calls
* Minimum one-hour visits for quality care
* Ongoing paid training and development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* BHSF Health Care Scheme (after 1 year)
* Career progression opportunities, including office-based and specialist clinical care roles
* Apprenticeships in Healthcare
* Regular social events
* Quarterly forums — helping shape the future of the team
* Dedicated wellbeing support and access to outreach programmes
* £200 referral bonus after successful probation
About the Role
No two days are the same. As a Care Professional, you’ll support clients with a personalised service that helps them remain independent and connected to their community.
Your visits may include:
* Companionship and meaningful conversation
* Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
* Meal preparation
* Medication prompts
* Light household tasks
* Shopping and attending appointments
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need previous care experience — values matter far more.
You could be a great fit if you are:
* Kind, patient, and reliable
* Comfortable working independently
* Honest about your availability
* Able to use good judgement in day-to-day situations
* Motivated to make a genuine difference
* A driver with access to your own car
Why Care Professionals Choose Home Instead
* Time to care properly — no rushed 15-minute calls
* Consistent clients and relationship-led care
* Honest communication and realistic expectations
* A supportive team culture built on respect
* Managers who genuinely listen and support you
What Happens Next?
Once you apply, you’ll receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours.
If you’re a standout candidate, we may contact you even sooner.
We carefully review every application and, if we’re the right fit for each other, we’ll guide you through training and support you every step of the way.
We look forward to meeting you.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need:
* A full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport
* Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Reliability, respect, and trustworthiness
* A genuine desire to improve the lives of others
No Experience? No Problem.
You do not need previous qualifications or experience in care to join Home Instead.
We provide industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed as a Care Professional.
All we ask is that you bring compassion, kindness, and a willingness to learn — we’ll invest in the rest.
Additional Information
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0114 246 9666.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.