Pt / Ft Care Assistants Barnsley

Home Instead; Hanley; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Guaranteed hours

Alzheimer’s Training

Referral bonus after probation (£200)

Training & development

Job summary

Home Instead in the United Kingdom is seeking Care Professionals to provide personalised in-home support that helps clients stay independent and connected to their community. No prior care experience is required, as industry-leading training is provided to help you succeed, with career progression into clinical and office-based roles.

Visits include companionship, personal care, meal prep and medication prompts, with guaranteed contracted hours and paid mileage.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliability, respect, and trustworthiness.
• A genuine desire to improve the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and meaningful conversation during visits.
• Personal care such as washing, dressing and bathing.
• Meal preparation and medication prompts.
• Light household tasks and shopping help.
• Attending appointments with clients.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Reliability

Compassion

Independence

Job description

Job Description

What We Offer

• Up to £13.50 per hour standard pay, increasing up to £15 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Work for one of the UK’s highest-ranking home care companies in the Financial Times Best Employers list
• City & Guilds Alzheimer’s Training
• Personal client matching and shadow calls
• Minimum one-hour visits for quality care
• Ongoing paid training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BHSF Health Care Scheme (after 1 year)
• Career progression opportunities, including office-based and specialist clinical care roles
• Apprenticeships in Healthcare
• Regular social events
• Quarterly forums — helping shape the future of the team
• Dedicated wellbeing support and access to outreach programmes
• £200 referral bonus after successful probation

About the Role

No two days are the same. As a Care Professional, you’ll support clients with a personalised service that helps them remain independent and connected to their community.

Your visits may include

• Companionship and meaningful conversation
• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
• Meal preparation
• Medication prompts
• Light household tasks
• Shopping and attending appointments

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need previous care experience — values matter far more.

You could be a great fit if you are:

• Kind, patient, and reliable
• Comfortable working independently
• Honest about your availability
• Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
• Motivated to make a genuine difference
• A driver with access to your own car

Why Care Professionals Choose Home Instead

• Time to care properly — no rushed 15‑minute calls
• Consistent clients and relationship‑led care
• Honest communication and realistic expectations
• A supportive team culture built on respect
• Managers who genuinely listen and support you

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• A full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• A positive, can‑do attitude
• Reliability, respect, and trustworthiness
• A genuine desire to improve the lives of others

No Experience? No Problem.

You do not need previous qualifications or experience in care to join Home Instead.

We provide industry‑leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed as a Care Professional.

All we ask is that you bring compassion, kindness, and a willingness to learn — we’ll invest in the rest.

Additional Information

We are currently unable to provide sponsorships.

Opportunities to Progress

Build your career with Home Instead Barnsley. With ongoing paid training, healthcare apprenticeships and support to develop your skills, you could progress into a Lead Care Professional role, earning £26,648–£27,124 a year, or explore opportunities in specialist clinical care and office‑based roles.