Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Home Instead, Inc.; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

No experience needed – full training

Buddy scheme

Employee assistance programme

Paid annual leave & pension

DBS cost reimbursed

Paid MOT after 1 year

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Home Instead East Nottingham is recruiting Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes across East Nottingham and surrounding areas. You will provide compassionate personal care, companionship, and practical help with daily routines in a flexible, community-focused role.

Training is provided, and you can work full-time or part-time with a minimum weekly availability. A minimum two days per week including anti-social hours is required. DBS costs may be reimbursed after probation.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; full training provided.
• Minimum availability of 10 hours per week.
• 0-hour probationary contract with potential for average-hours contract after probation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Companionship

Time management

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Home Insteadis 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 CAREProfessionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables 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 Nottinghamand 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

• £13.50per 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 worka minimum of two days per week that include anti-social hours, meaning starting at6:45amor finishing at10:00pm.

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 aminimum 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 a0-hour contractduring the probationary period. After successfully completing probation, we are able to offer anaverage-hours contractbased 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

Apply Now

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

Apply today and we’ll arrange a friendly, confidential chat at a time that suits you.

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

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