Care Professional

Home Instead; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage after first 10 miles

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Award-winning induction and ongoing PD

Local office support team and 24/7 on‑

Blue Light Discount Card access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Regular team meetings, support visits,

Recognition and appreciation during/oc

Wellbeing support and events

Job summary

Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth is seeking caring Care Professionals to support older adults in their own homes across the local community. You will provide person-centred support, promote dignity, independence and wellbeing, and adapt to each client's needs.

We offer evening and weekend hours, DBS checks and full industry-leading training. A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable care professionals welcome.
• Excellent communication skills and passion for supporting older people.
• Experience in care is welcome but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with personal care
• Supporting mobility around the home
• Medication support and monitoring wellbeing
• Light housekeeping, cleaning, and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands including shopping and prescription collection

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Reliable and trustworthy

Adaptable and personable

Excellent communicators

Passionate about supporting older

Job description

Company Description

At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we believe care is about building meaningful relationships. Through our unique matching process, we carefully pair Clients and Care Professionals based on shared interests, personalities, hobbies, and backgrounds. This helps create trusted relationships, consistency, and companionship that truly make a difference.

We are currently expanding our team and looking for caring, compassionate Care Professionals to support older adults living independently in their own homes across the local community.

If you are kind-hearted, reliable, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you

Job Description

Available Hours

We currently have vacancies available for:

• Evenings: 16:45 – 22:00
• Weekends

Immediate starts are available following completion of training, successful DBS checks, and receipt of four satisfactory references.

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Care Professional, no two days are the same. You will provide person-centred support tailored to each client’s needs while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Your role may include:

• Companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with personal care
• Supporting mobility around the home
• Medication support and monitoring wellbeing
• Light housekeeping, cleaning, and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands including shopping and prescription collection

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Compassionate and caring
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Adaptable and personable
• Excellent communicators
• Passionate about supporting older people

Experience in care is welcome but not essential — full industry-leading training is provided.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own reliable vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• Good English communication skills

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we value and support our Care Professionals with:

• £14.15 – £15.15 per hour
• Paid mileage after the first 10 miles
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Award-winning induction and ongoing professional development
• Local office support team and 24/7 on-call support
• Blue Light Discount Card access
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Regular team meetings, support visits, and training updates
• Recognition and appreciation throughout the year including birthdays and special occasions
• Access to special events and wellbeing support

Why Join Home Instead?

This is a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a positive impact on someone’s life every single day. Whether you are experienced in care or looking for a fulfilling new career, you will be joining a supportive team that puts compassion, respect, and people first.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we strive to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.

Additional Information

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.

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 an Enhanced DBS disclosure.