Job Description
About the Role
Are you a caring and reliable individual who wants to make a genuine difference in your local community?
Home Instead Charnwood is looking for female Home Care Professionals with weekend and evening availability to join our award-winning team. This role involves visiting clients in their own homes, offering personalised care that promotes dignity, independence, and companionship.
Due to the personal care nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
What You Will Do
1. Visit clients across Charnwood and provide one-to-one home care
2. Assist with personal care, medication, mobility support and companionship
3. Carry out light housekeeping, shopping and errands
4. Follow tailored care plans to support each client’s individual needs
5. Build genuine, lasting relationships with clients and their families
6. Maintain clear communication with the office team and other care professionals
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
7. Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement)
8. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
9. You must have full right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship
10. A kind, patient, and caring nature
11. Excellent communication skills
12. A desire to help others and build meaningful relationships
13. Care experience is a bonus, but full training is provided – so personality matters most
Additional Information
What We Offer
14. Competitive hourly pay: £12.50 – £15.00
15. Paid travel time – from your first visit to your last
16. Paid Training
17. Weekend pay enhancements
18. Mileage allowance: 35p per mile
19. Guaranteed hours and salaried contracts available
20. Holiday pay and pension scheme
21. Up to £500 employee referral bonus
22. Ongoing paid training – including City & Guilds-accredited Dementia and Parkinson’s care
23. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
24. Retail and lifestyle discounts
25. Health and well-being support
26. Free flu jabs
27. On-site parking where applicable
28. Supportive team culture and regular company events