Kind? Friendly? Compassionate? Here’s what that truly matters. At Home Instead we are a great company to work for - we make sure that our caring staff get the time to build fabulous relationships with our clients. As the leading local care provider of relationship led care, (rated Outstanding in all five areas by CQC) we take care to match care professionals to clients and provide the highest quality of care to help our clients continue to live safe, well, and independently at home. It means having time to chat too!
Job Description
We are seeking kind, friendly, compassionate and reliable people to join our domiciliary care team. You will support our clients in their own homes to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, patient, and committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care.
Must have a full UK driving licence and use of your own car
You'll get to know who your clients are, what their sense of humour is like, along with what interests them in your professional role. Other duties include:
* Help clients to start their day, or settle for the evening, assisting with their personal care routines and any medication prompts.
* Contribute to a homely environment by helping with light household chores and breakfast or supper preparation.
* Maintain transparent communication with clients and families, enjoy providing first-class care and comfort.
Qualifications
There are so many benefits of being a care professional with Home Instead including:
Great rates of pay £ 14.00ph plus mileage etc for mornings 7am to 9am and evenings 5pm onwards
Double pay on public holidays
Comprehensive induction and ongoing award-winning training
Opportunities for career progression and
qualifications
Friendly supportive management and great team culture
Flexible working patterns
Paid mileage/travel time on top of your visit times
12% holiday pay on top of your regular earnings
Pension scheme
Employee benefits – fully funded and paid training time- care professional workshops, Blue Light discount card savings
Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Earn up to £30.00 per hour alongside mileage reimbursement
We offer a range of contracts from zero hours to full time depending on your needs and availability
Skills and Qualities Required
Compassionate, patient, and committed to high-quality care
Good communication skills and ability to build trust with clients and families
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
Willingness to travel between clients’ homes - driving licence with access to your own car needed for home visits, grocery shopping and taking clients out to appointments and fun outings
Happy to follow instructions, care plans, and procedures
We are looking for candidates who can work weekdays between 7am-9am or 5pm – 10pm and 2 out of 4 weekends each month
Additional Information
A job with us is extremely rewarding! Join a team that values connection, purpose, and the impact you make every single day. So, if you enjoy spending time with other people and want to know more about a part time early evening role or early mornings with us, we would love to hear from you!
Applicants must be UK resident; we cannot offer sponsorship. You will need a driving licence and a car. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference checks.