Home Care Professional - Female

Home Instead; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Mileage allowance

Paid training

Holiday pay and pension

Ongoing dementia care training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Home Instead Charnwood is seeking compassionate female Home Care Professionals to join our award-winning team in the local community. The role involves visiting clients in their own homes, providing personalised care that promotes dignity, independence, and companionship.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential. Eligible applicants will be female only as required by the Equality Act.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
• You must have full right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship
• A kind, patient, and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills
• A desire to help others and build meaningful relationships

Responsibilities

• Visit clients across Charnwood and provide one-to-one home care
• Assist with personal care, medication, mobility support and companionship
• Carry out light housekeeping, shopping and errands
• Follow tailored care plans to support each client’s individual needs
• Build genuine, lasting relationships with clients and their families
• Maintain clear communication with the office team and other care professionals

Skills

Female applicants only

Driving licence

Excellent communication

Caring and patient nature

Job description

Job Description

Are you a caring and reliable individual who wants to make a genuine difference in your local community?

About the Role

Home Instead Charnwood is looking for female Home Care Professionals with weekend and evening availability to join our award-winning team. This role involves visiting clients in their own homes, offering personalised care that promotes dignity, independence, and companionship.

Due to the personal care nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.

What You Will Do

• Visit clients across Charnwood and provide one-to-one home care
• Assist with personal care, medication, mobility support and companionship
• Carry out light housekeeping, shopping and errands
• Follow tailored care plans to support each client’s individual needs
• Build genuine, lasting relationships with clients and their families
• Maintain clear communication with the office team and other care professionals

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
• You must have full right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship
• A kind, patient, and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills
• A desire to help others and build meaningful relationships
• Care experience is a bonus, but full training is provided – so personality matters most

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: £13.00 - Weekdays, £14.00 - Weekends (Additional pay for bank holidays)
• Paid Training
• Mileage allowance: 35p per mile
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Ongoing paid training – including City & Guilds-accredited Dementia and Parkinson’s care
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Health and well-being support
• Free flu jabs
• Supportive team culture and regular company events

Please note that at this time we are currently unable to offer sponsorship