Care Professional

Home Instead; Penrith; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Bonuses for referrals

Local discounts

Free wellbeing support

Job summary

A trusted local care provider in Penrith is seeking Care Professionals to join their family. You'll support individuals with personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. This role offers flexible hours, up to £15 per hour, along with various benefits such as paid travel time and free training. No prior experience is necessary, and we value kindness and reliability just as much. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and access to transportation.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is needed; full training provided from day one.
• UK right to work essential; driving licence and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Support morning routines and personal care.
• Prepare meals and remind about medication.
• Help with light household tasks.
• Accompany on gentle walks or trips.
• Engage in meaningful conversation.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Life experience

Education

Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, 5)

Job description

Award Winning Home Care Careers Coming to the North Lakes

Join our Home Instead South Lakes family, proudly rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and expanding into Penrith, Appleby and surrounding North Lakes communities.

We are a 5‑Star WorkBuzz Employer for the fifth consecutive year and ranked No.3 Best UK Employer by the Financial Times. In our latest survey:

• 98% of our Care Professionals say they are proud to work here
• 100% would recommend us as a great place to work

When you join Home Instead, you’re not “just a carer”, you are part of a trusted local team delivering care with time, warmth and dignity. No rushing, no cutting corners, which is why we are also rated 9.9/10 on homecare.co.uk by our clients.

Pay and Benefits

• Up to £15 per hour
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time between visits £12.71
• Milkage 30p per mile
• Various hours and times available (From 10 hours a week)
• Outstanding CQC & 9.9/10 homecare.co.uk
• A role with purpose: 98% proud to work here
• Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, 5)
• Bonuses: £250 referrals and work anniversary bonus
• Free wellbeing, counselling & legal support
• Full training – no experience needed
• Hours to suit your life
• Local discounts on food, shopping & treats

What Does a Care Professional Do?

No two days are the same, but every day matters.

You might support with:

• Morning routines and personal care
• Preparing meals and medication reminders
• Light household tasks
• A gentle walk or trip out
• Sharing a cuppa and meaningful conversation

No Experience? No Problem

We value kindness, reliability, and life experience just as much as previous care experience.

Full training and ongoing support are provided from day one.

Ready to start?

Click Apply for a friendly chat with our Recruiter and Trainer, Candy on 01539 267220

UK right to work essential. Driving licence and reliable transport required.