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Care Professional - Burton
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Company Description
Join Our Award-Winning Team
Make a real difference in your community. We’re looking for kind, reliable people to support clients in their own homes across Burton and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed and thrive.
Areas Covered
Measham & surrounding villages:
Measham, Overseal, Netherseal, Linton, Coton-in-the-Elms, Walton-on-Trent, Rosliston, Lullington
Burton upon Trent & surrounding areas (DE13, DE14, DE15):
Burton upon Trent, Stretton, Branston, Winshill, Stapenhill, Tutbury, Rolleston-on-Dove, Alrewas, Fradley, Barton-under-Needwood, Yoxall
South Derbyshire & rural outskirts (DE6, DE65):
Etwall, Hilton, Hatton, Foston, Egginton, Church Broughton, Sudbury
Job Description
Pay & Hours
- Starter hourly rates:
- £13.35/hour (weekdays)
- £14.25/hour (weekends)
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Paid travel time between visits (£12.85/hour)
Shift Patterns
We offer very flexible scheduling rather than fixed set shifts; however, the following requirements apply:
- All Care Professionals must work a minimum of two days per week which includes anti-social hours (starting by 6:45am or finishing by 10:00pm).
- No rigid shift blocks (e.g. strict 7am–3pm or 3pm–10pm; schedules are custom-built based on your availability while ensuring service needs are met).
- Requirement to work alternate weekends.
- Flexible weekly hours are available, but you must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, while still meeting other conditions.
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Upon successful completion of the probationary period:
- Transition from a 0-hour contract to an average-hours contract based on your consistent working hours.
Why Join Home Instead Swadlincote?
- 2025 Award-Winning Training & Development
- No experience needed – full on-the-job training provided
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
- A Supportive Buddy Scheme and provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Paid annual leave
- Pension scheme
- DBS cost reimbursement after probation
- Paid MOT after one year of service
- Recognition and reward programmes
We prioritise high-quality care:
- Minimum 1-hour morning visits
- Minimum 45-minute afternoon visits
- No rushed care – time to build meaningful relationships with clients
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Your Role: Care Assistant
As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients maintain independence in their own homes by:
- Supporting clients to stay safe, comfortable, and secure
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with medication reminders
- Encouraging independence while promoting general wellbeing
This is a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
What You’ll Need
- A caring, patient, and reliable nature
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Availability to work alternate weekends
- No formal qualifications required – full training provided by us
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Start a rewarding career where you are valued, supported, and truly make an impact.
Apply today for a friendly, confidential conversation at a time that suits you.
Job Type & Terms
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract.
Date Advert Closes (General Enquiry): incertain (please check for updates).
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