Care Professional

Home Instead; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Flexible scheduling

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

DBS cost reimbursed

Supportive buddy system

Job summary

Home Instead East Nottingham is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes across East Nottingham and surrounding areas. No experience is required, as comprehensive training is provided, with flexible scheduling to suit your availability.

Role involves supporting clients to stay independent, providing personal care with dignity, preparing meals, offering companionship, and assisting with medications. UK driving licence and vehicle access are preferred.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Flexible scheduling with a minimum availability of 10 hours per week.
• Minimum two days per week including anti-social hours.
• 0-hour contract during probation period.
• Average hours contract after probation based on hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Help clients stay safe, comfortable and secure.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily routines.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Driving licence (UK)

Availability to work weekends

Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non‑medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Care Assistant (Care Professional)

Home Instead East Nottingham

Join Our Award-Winning Team

Make a real difference in your community. We’re looking for kind, reliable people to support clients in their own homes across East Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed and thrive.

Areas Covered

Melton Mowbray & surrounding villages, Bingham & Radcliffe‑on‑Trent, Newark & Collingham, Southwell & Trent Valley villages, and parts of Nottingham (Clifton & Gedling).

Additional Information

Pay & Hours

• £13.50 per hour (weekdays)
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time between visits (£12.85 per hour)
• We offer very flexible scheduling rather than fixed set shifts. However, the following requirements apply:
• All Care Professionals must work a minimum of two days per week that include anti‑social hours, meaning starting at 6:45am or finishing at 10:00pm.

We do not operate on strict shift blocks (e.g. 7am–3pm or 3pm–10pm). Instead, we build schedules around each Care Professional’s availability while ensuring service needs are met and the above requirements are fulfilled.

• We have very flexible weekly working hours, but candidates must provide a minimum availability of 10 hours per week, while still meeting our required conditions (minimum two days including anti‑social hours and alternate weekends).
• The role initially operates on a 0‑hour contract during the probationary period. After successfully completing probation, we are able to offer an average hours contract based on the hours you have consistently worked.

Why Join Home Instead?

• 2025 Award‑Winning Training & Development
• No experience needed – full training provided
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Supportive Buddy Scheme when you start
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
• Paid annual leave & pension scheme
• DBS cost reimbursed after probation
• Paid MOT after 1 year of service
• Recognition & reward programmes

We also prioritise quality care:

• Minimum 45‑minute afternoon visits
• Time to build meaningful relationships and no rushed care

Your Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients live independently in their own homes by:

• Supporting them to stay safe, comfortable, and secure
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with medication reminders
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing

This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day.

What You’ll Need

• A caring, patient, and reliable nature
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• No formal qualifications required, full training provided

Start a rewarding career where you’re valued, supported, and truly make an impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract