Job Description
Care Professional – One‑Hour Visits | Time to Care | £13–£14 + Mileage
Here at Home Instead, we believe care should never be rushed.
That’s why every visit we deliver is a minimum of one hour, creating the time and space for genuine, person‑centred relationships.
If you want a role where quality and dignity matter, and where you’re supported to do the job properly, you might be a great fit for our team in Retford and Gainsborough.
You will be covering Gainsborough and Surrounding Villages
What You’ll Receive
* Double time on bank holidays
* 16 to 30 hours a week (Guaranteed hours contract available)
* Every second weekend off
* Full training – no experience needed
* City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
* Supportive, respectful local management
* Employee Assistance Programme
Your Availability
We’re looking for people who can work:
* 06:45am - 2:30pm and 3:45pm - 9:45pm shifts
* Alternate weekends (essential for this role)
* Some flexibility to support client continuity
How You’ll Make a Difference
Our clients rely on us for stability, respect, and genuine human connection. Your visits may include:
* Companionship and meaningful conversation
* Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
* Light household tasks
* Meal preparation
* Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need care experience.
Values matter far more.
You might be ideal if you are:
* Kind, patient and reliable
* Comfortable working independently
* Honest about your availability
* Motivated to make a real difference
* A driver with access to your own car
Qualifications
* Valid UK Driving Licence
* Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
* Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees
Preferred Qualifications:
* Health and Safety awareness or basic training
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
* Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks
* Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development
* Reliable transport and punctuality record
* Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity
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