Home Instead
Care Assistant
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Company Description
If you’re looking for a career where your caring nature can truly shine and make a real difference, you’re in the right place. Home Instead loves to welcome new care assistants to our team, supporting clients in the comfort of their own homes across Rotherham.
Job Description
Care Professional – One-Hour Visits | Mornings, Evenings & Weekends | £13–£14 per hour + Mileage
Part-time role: up to 16 hours per week across early and late shifts
We need carers in these areas: S25, S26 and S66
At Home Instead Rotherham, we believe great care should never feel rushed. That’s why every client visit is a minimum of one hour, giving you the time to build trust, provide meaningful support and make a real difference in someone’s day.
If you’re kind, dependable and looking for rewarding work where quality, dignity and relationships matter, we’d love to welcome you to our local team.
What You’ll Receive
- £13/hour weekdays, £14 on weekends
- Double time on bank holidays
- 30p mileage between clients
- Up to 16 hours a week
- Every second weekend off
- Full training – no experience needed
- City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
- Supportive, respectful local management
- Guaranteed hours available after successful probation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend: £300
Your Hours and Availability
We’re looking for people who can offer reliable support during the following times:
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- Between 7:00am–2:30pm and 3:45pm–9:45pm
- Alternate weekends (essential for this role)
- Some flexibility to support client continuity
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Care Professional, you’ll help people feel safe, supported and comfortable in their own homes. Your visits may include:
- Companionship and meaningful conversation
- Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
- Light household tasks
- Medication prompts
- Meal preparation
- Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous care experience to apply — we provide full training and ongoing support.
What matters most is your attitude, reliability and passion for helping others live well at home.
You could be a great fit if you are:
- Kind, patient and reliable
- Comfortable working independently
- Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
- Honest about your availability
- Motivated to make a real difference
- A driver with access to your own car
Why Care Professionals Choose Home Instead
- Time to care properly — not rushed 15-minute tasks
- Honest communication and realistic expectations
- Consistency of clients
- A team culture built on respect, not pressure
- Managers who listen, support and act
What Happens Next
Once you apply, we’ll acknowledge your application within 24–48 hours. If your application really stands out, we may be in touch even sooner.
We review every application carefully and will contact you as soon as possible to talk through the next steps.
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If we’re the right match for each other, we’ll guide you through training and help you feel confident before you start visiting clients.
Apply today and start making a positive difference in your local community with Home Instead Rotherham.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees
Preferred Qualifications:
- Health and Safety awareness or basic training
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks
- Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development
- Reliable transport and punctuality record
- Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity
Additional Information
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today!
Date Advert Closes: 01 August 2026
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