Home Instead
Recruitment Care Professional Form_Portsmouth_T169
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Company Description
At Home Instead Portsmouth, we believe that everyone deserves exceptional care, support, and the opportunity to live a better life. We're looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who share our values and want to make a genuine difference in their local community.
Job Description
No two days are the same in care.
- One visit may involve sharing a cup of tea, completing a crossword, or enjoying a conversation.
- The next may involve providing personal care and practical support to help someone remain safe and independent in their own home.
With a minimum of 1 hour per visit, you will build a relationship and a routine in the comfort of their home focused around quality of life.
We're looking for individuals who are compassionate, adaptable, and able to approach every situation with empathy, professionalism, and respect; who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care and understanding for our values and mission.
What You'll Receive
- Full, award-winning, paid training
- Free Adults Enhanced DBS
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid mileage
- Mentoring scheme to assist when you join
- Enrolment into NVQ levels if desired
- Opportunities for career progression
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card – discounts available in a wide range of establishments
- Flexible working hours that support a healthy work-life balance
- A caring and supportive team that genuinely values your wellbeing
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and make a real impact every day
- A professional yet personal approach to care, where every client is treated with dignity and respect
- The chance to work alongside a passionate, world-class team of Care Professionals
- A workplace where you truly belong and your contribution is valued
- A role that offers purpose, fulfilment, and the opportunity to change lives—including your own
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Working Hours
We offer flexible working patterns through three daily care blocks:
- Block A: 7:00am - 12:00pm
- Block B: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Block C: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
You can choose the blocks that suit your lifestyle. For example:
- Monday – Blocks A & C
- Tuesday – Blocks B & C
- Wednesday – Block A
- Thursday, Friday, etc, plus alternative weekend
You'll agree a regular working pattern that fits your availability. (If you cannot commit to any blocks these can be negotiated under certain circumstances e.g Family/work balance) We simply ask that you remain consistent with your chosen schedule wherever possible to provide safe continuity of care.
Qualifications
If you can commit to regular hours each week, are able to work some hours on alternative weekends, and have access to a reliable means of transport we’d love to have a chat and get you on board! Give our friendly team a call on 02394 318319.
To be considered for this role, you'll need to:
- Be aged 18 or over.
- Have the full right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to offer sponsorship).
- Have a genuine passion for caring for others and making a positive difference.
- Be reliable, trustworthy, and committed to providing outstanding care.
- Be willing to work alternate weekends.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Hold a full UK driving licence (highly desirable) to travel between clients' homes.
- Live in PO1 - PO6
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Our Care Professionals work in the Portsmouth area covering all postcodes within PO1 to PO6 and should have access to reliable transport.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference checks.
We're looking for people who demonstrate:
- Compassion and kindness
- Reliability and integrity
- Patience and respect
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- Resilience and emotional strength
- Honesty and professionalism
- A strong team ethic
- A genuine desire to help others
Additional Information
If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
This role is perfect for someone with a genuine heart for care—someone who stands by people through both the good days and the challenging ones.
If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where you can make a real difference in the lives of people across Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.
Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Date Advert Closes: General Enquiry
Compensation: GBP 13.60 - GBP 28.50 - hourly
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