Home Care Assistant / Care Professional (Afternoons, Evenings and Alternate Weekends)

Home Instead Senior Care; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their team in Goole. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of elderly clients, allowing them to maintain independence in their own homes. With comprehensive training provided, no prior experience is necessary. Enjoy competitive pay, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth, including NVQ qualifications. If you're passionate about helping others and ready for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Employee Benefits

Travel Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Introduction and Training

Employee Referral Scheme

Pension and Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature is essential.
• No prior experience needed; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Assist with medication and meal preparation.
• Promote independence and communicate effectively.

Skills

Compassionate Approach

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Reliability

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Company Description

Join Our Expanding Team at Home Instead Castleford & Selby - We're Looking for Compassionate Care Assistants with roles starting from 10 hours per week.

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? Do you drive and have access to a vehicle? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At Home Instead, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to stay independent in their own homes. Our award-winning family-run service is part of Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care provider.

Why Join Our Team?

• Ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times
• Comprehensive Training: No prior experience in domiciliary care or residential care? No problem! All training will be provided.
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits:Ensuring quality time with clients.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates of £13/hour on weekdays, £13.50/hour on weekends. Time and a half and double time on bank holidays.
• Travel Reimbursement: We offer up to 30pper mile for travel expenses.
• Travel Time Pay: £13- £13.50 per hour between clients.
• Employee Benefits: Take advantage of our employee discount schemes and referral bonuses, pension contribution and employee assistance programme,
• Supportive Environment: Locally run and operated with ana open door policy.
• Career Growth:Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

As aCare Assistant/Care Professional, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting clients in their own homes. Your tasks may include:

• Personal care
• Companionship
• Home help
• Assisting with medication
• Meal preparation
• Promoting independence
• Work as part of a team, effectively communication with the office team as well as other care professionals.

Requirements:

• Compassionate Approach: We value kindness and a caring nature over experience. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to help, we want to hear from you.
• Reliable Transport: Access to a reliable form of transport (such as a car) is essential.
• Availability: Commit to a minimum of 10hours per week, including afternoons, evenings and every other weekend.
• Location: Be based in or around the Goole or Selby area and willing to travel to Selby/Snaith/Goole areas.
• Transport: Must have full UK Driving License and access to vehicle.

What We Offer:

• Paid Introduction and Training: Get started with confidence through our paid induction and shadowing calls.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Refer friends or family and earn rewards.
• Pension and Holiday Pay: Enjoy additional benefits.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to complete qualifications such as NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Join Our Collaborative Team:

If you’re ready for a change from your current role—whether it’s in retail, hospitality, supermarket, cleaning, or office administration—click “apply now.” Our team will be in touch to discuss how we can make a difference together.

Note: This role is UK-based, and right-to-work verification is part of the recruitment process. All applicants will undergo a face-to-face interview at our office in Castleford. Due to our clients living in rural areas, a valid driving license and reliable transport are required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour.

Expected hours: 10 – 16 per week with scope to increase if desired.

Qualifications

No qualifications required, as full induction training is provided with ongoing development and support.

Additional Information

What We Look For in You, Our Care Assistant:

• Adaptability and a personable nature.
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

If any questions, please feel welcome to call us on 01977 801070 for more information.