Home Instead
Care Assistant
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# Care Professional – One-Hour Visits | Time to Care | £13–£14 + Mileage
Home Instead – Retford & Gainsborough
About Home Instead
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people, offering:
- Minimum one-hour visits for deeper engagement
- Award-winning training to support professional development
- Personalised matching based on hobbies and interests
- A strong reputation for quality care and dignity.
The Role
If you believe in care that allows time for meaningful relationships, and want a role where you’re supported to provide exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Covering Gainsborough and surrounding villages. Guaranteed Hours: Flexible contracts starting from 16 to 30 hours per week.
Why Join Us?
Your Compensation & Perks
- Pay:
- £13/hour on weekdays
- £14/hour on weekends
- Double pay on bank holidays
- Mileage: 30p per mile between clients
- Training:
- No prior experience required
- City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
- Full induction and support from day one
- Work-Life Balance:
- Every second weekend off
- Close, respectful team and senior management
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 if your friend joins the team
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Your Commitment
We’re looking for diligent, compassionate professionals who can work shifts between:
- 06:45am – 2:30pm
- 3:45pm – 9:45pm
Clients require continuity, so flexible availability (including alternate weekends) is essential.
What You’ll Do
Your role involves a variety of tasks to support your clients’ dignity and independence:
- Companionship: Providing discussions, interest-based activities, and meaningful connection.
- Personal Care: Helping with bathing, dressing, washing, and gentle toileting support.
- Lighter household duties: Light cooking, tidying, or meal preparation.
- Medication management: Reminding clients and assisting with meds where needed.
- Client errands: Assistance with shopping, transporting them to appointments, or going outside for air.
Core Values
We prioritise character over experience. You might thrive here if you:
- Are kind, patient, and truly reliable
- Enjoy working independently with judgement and discretion
- Honestly and openly discuss your availability
- Bring a multitude of motivation to create lasting impact
- Can offer continuous professional growth with ongoing training
Prerequisites
Must-Haves
- Valid UK driving licence
- Your own vehicle with business-use insurance
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references (employment or character)
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Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Health & Safety awareness or training
- Strong communication, people skills, and confidentiality protocols
- Physical fitness and stamina for active, hands-on care
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development through dementia training
How Home Instead Cares for Care Professionals
Due to the nature of the role, we match responsibilities with the benefits and culture that our team values: ✔ No rushed visits - quality over speed. ✔ Genuine working relationships, not hierarchies. ✔ Stable staffing with consistent client assignments. ✔ Supportive managers who are approachable, proactive, and receptive. ❌ Never unnecessary pressure to “push through.”
Apply with Confidence
We’ll carefully assess your application, so let us know your access to a suitable vehicle, reliable availability, and shared passion for quality care.
Once we’ve matched, we’ll guide you through your training and welcome you to the team – whenever you’re ready.
Apply now and become part of a growing community that makes a real difference.
Closing Date
01 July 2026
For enquiries or to apply, [visit the Home Instead Careers Site]. Please let us know your availability and reasons for joining us.
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