Care Assistant Oadby – Breakfast or Tea times

Home Instead; Oadby; On-site; GBP 12,600 - 15,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rates of pay with mileage reimbursement

Double pay on public holidays

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

12% holiday pay on earnings

Job summary

Home Instead in Oadby is seeking a kind and compassionate Care Assistant for part-time roles during breakfast or tea times. You will support clients in their own homes, helping with personal care, light chores, and meal preparation, ensuring their independence and dignity.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for career progression, competitive pay of £14.00 per hour, and double pay on public holidays. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

Flexible hours are available, with a commitment to creating meaningful connections with clients.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their personal care routines.
• Assist with light household chores and meal preparation.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients and families.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Care Assistant Oadby – Breakfast or Tea times

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 14 January 2026

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 thetime to build fabulous relationships with our clients. As the leading local care provider ofrelationship led care, (rated Outstanding in all five areas by CQC) we take care to match care professionals to clients and provide the highest quality ofcareto help our clientscontinue to live safe, well, and independently at home. It means having time to chat too!

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'llgetto knowwhoyour clientsare,what their sense ofhumouris like,alongwith 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.

There are so many benefits of being acare professionalwith Home Instead including:

Great rates of pay£ 14.00ph plus mileage etc for mornings 7am to 9am and evenings 5pm onwards

Double payon public holidays

Comprehensive induction and ongoing award-winning training

Opportunities for career progression and qualifications

Friendly supportive management and great team culture

Paid mileage/travel time on top of your visit times

12% holiday pay on top of your regular earnings

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-2pm or 4pm – 10pm and 2 out of 4 weekends each month

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 enjoyspending 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.