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Home Instead

Stretton

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a Care Professional in Stretton, UK to provide compassionate care for older adults. The role offers flexible zero-hour contracts, excellent pay rates, and extensive training. Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily tasks, and personal care. No formal qualifications are needed, just a genuine passion for helping others. Join a supportive team where care is a calling, not just a job.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates
Flexible zero-hour permanent contract
Referral bonus
Mileage paid between shifts
Blue Light Card & Employee Assistance Program
Fully paid DBS
Award-winning training & support

Qualifications

  • Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
  • Genuine passion for care and a desire to change lives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide companionship and emotional support.
  • Assist with daily tasks such as meal preparation.
  • Accompany clients to appointments and errands.
  • Help with personal care, including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Compassion and empathy
Resilience under pressure
Problem-solving skills
Prepared for emergencies
Team player and independent worker
Engaging and communicative
Person-centred approach
Job description
📝 Job Description – Care Professional

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? At Home Instead, we believe care should be personal, purposeful, and full of heart. We’re on the hunt for kind, reliable, and community‑minded individuals to join our team of amazing Care Professionals.

Whether you’re looking to give a few hours a week or dive into a fulfilling new career, we’ve got a place for you.

💼 What You’ll Get :
  • 💷 Excellent pay rates – £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, plus double pay on bank holidays
  • 🕒 Flexible zero‑hour permanent contract – work around your life, not the other way around
  • ⏱️ Minimum 1‑hour visits – no rushed calls, just quality time with clients
  • 💰 Referral bonus – earn cash when you refer a friend who joins us
  • 🚗 Mileage paid between shifts – because your time and travel matter
  • 🔷 Blue Light Card & Employee Assistance Program – perks and support when you need it
  • ✅ Fully paid DBS – we’ve got you covered
  • 🏆 Award‑winning training & ongoing support – we invest in you from day on
💜 What You’ll Do :

Being a Care Professional at Home Instead is a truly rewarding experience where no two days are the same. With a minimum of 1‑hour visits and thoughtful client matching, you’ll have the time and support to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care that makes a real impact.

You’ll be a trusted companion, a helping hand, and a source of comfort—bringing joy, dignity, and independence to the lives of older adults in your community.

Your responsibilities will include :
  • 👥 Companionship – providing meaningful social interaction, emotional support, and a friendly presence
  • 🍳 Help with daily tasks – such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and everyday routines
  • 🚗 Accompanying clients – to appointments, errands, or outings that help them stay connected and active
  • 🚿 Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other essentials to promote health and independence
Do you have the eye to spot changes in your client’s needs?

Families rely on us to be their eyes and ears—to notice the little things that might signal a shift in wellbeing. Your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and communicate clearly is key. Whether it’s liaising with colleagues, reporting concerns, or seeking support, your insight helps us deliver the highest standard of care and ensures every client is in safe, trusted hands.

We’re looking for caring, reliable individuals with a passion for giving back to the community and supporting older adults to live well at home.

Qualifications
✅ Requirements

No formal qualifications needed! All we ask is that you have :

  • 🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
  • 💖 A genuine passion for care and a desire to change lives for the bette
Additional Information
🌟 Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is :

  • 💜 Compassionate and empathetic – with a genuine desire to make a difference
  • 💪 Resilient and calm under pressure – able to handle unexpected situations with confidence
  • 🧠 A problem solver – resourceful and proactive when challenges arise
  • 🚨 Prepared for emergencies – with sound judgement and a steady hand
  • 🤝 A team player and independent worker – comfortable working alone or collaboratively
  • 🗣️ Engaging and communicative – able to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues
  • 🧓 Person‑centred in approach – always putting the client’s needs, preferences, and dignity first

If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you into our Home Instead family—where care is a calling, not just a job.

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