Home Care Assistant £13.00–£14.00ph | Paid Mileage | Flexible Hours | Full Training Provided

Home Instead; Charnwood; Hybrid; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.00–£14.00 per hour

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Full paid induction and training

Job summary

Home Instead Charnwood is looking for a Home Care Assistant to support clients in and around Loughborough, Coalville and surrounding villages. You will provide companionship, personal care, and practical support to help clients remain independent at home.

We offer flexible hours, paid mileage, and full training. All roles require a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Start a rewarding career that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Supporting with personal care as needed.
• Preparing meals, snacks and drinks.
• Assisting with medication as required.
• Helping with shopping and appointments.
• Light household duties to support independence.
• Encouraging clients to engage with their local community.
• Building lasting relationships with regular clients.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly

Reliable

Patient

Job description

Home Care Assistant £13.00–£14.00ph | Paid Mileage | Flexible Hours | Full Training Provided

• Full-time
• Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2027

At Home Instead Charnwood, we believe care is about building meaningful relationships, not just completing tasks. We provide high-quality, relationship-led home care that enables older adults to remain independent, safe and comfortable in the homes they love.

We're proud to support clients across Loughborough, Coalville and the surrounding Charnwood villages with personalised care that is tailored to each individual's needs, routines and preferences. Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant, Carer, Support Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker or Community Care Assistant, or you're looking for a completely new career, we'd love to hear from you.

Home Care Assistant / Care Assistant (Drivers Wanted) to support clients in and around Loughborough, Coalville, Shepshed, Mountsorrel, Quorn, Sileby, Barrow & Surrounding Villages

£13.00–£14.00 per hour | Paid Mileage | Flexible Hours | Full Training Provided

Looking for a career where you genuinely make a difference?

Imagine finishing every shift knowing you've helped someone stay independent in their own home. As a Home Care Assistant with Home Instead Charnwood, you'll build genuine relationships with your regular clients, providing companionship, practical support and personal care that allows them to continue living safely and happily at home.No two days are ever the same. Just rewarding work with people who truly appreciate what you do.

If you're kind, compassionate and reliable, we'll provide all the training and ongoing support you need to become an outstanding Care Professional. As a Home Care Assistant, Care Assistant or Domiciliary Care Worker, you'll visit clients in their own homes to provide person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Your role may include:

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Supporting with personal care.
• Preparing meals, snacks and drinks.
• Assisting with medication.
• Helping with shopping and appointments.
• Light household duties.
• Supporting clients to access their local community.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Building lasting relationships with regular clients.

Every visit makes a genuine difference to someone's life. So why join Home Instead Charnwood?

We know our Care Professionals are the heart of everything we do, so we make sure they're supported, valued and rewarded. Benefits include:

• £13.00–£14.00 per hour. Double pay on bank holidays!
• Regular clients to build meaningful relationships.
• Full paid induction and ongoing training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive local office team.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Employee referral bonus scheme (where applicable).

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Caring and compassionate.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Passionate about helping older people.
• Able to work independently while being part of a supportive team.

Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Carer, Healthcare Assistant, Community Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Worker or Support Worker is welcomed but not essential, as full training is provided. Many of our best Care Professionals joined us from retail, hospitality, customer service, administration, childcare and other customer-facing roles.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own reliable vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A caring, positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Start a Career That Matters