Home Instead
Tea Time & Evening Carers
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Care Professional (Tea Time & Evening Calls) – Home Instead UK
About Home Instead
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people, delivering personalised, compassionate support in clients' own homes.
The Role
We are recruiting caring and professional individuals for evening (16:00–22:00) and weekend visits to provide high-quality home care. Calls last a minimum of 30 minutes, with flexible and regular schedules.
As a Home Instead Care Professional, you’ll provide tailored support to ensure clients maintain independence, safety, and well-being. Each visit is unique, adapting to the individual needs of your matched client base.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties may include:
- Personal care assistance (e.g., helping with dressing, bathing)
- Medication reminders & management
- Meal preparation (or assistance with home-cooked meals)
- Light housekeeping (cleaning, tidying)
- Errands & accompaniment (e.g., supermarket visits, doctor’s appointments)
- Morning routines (supporting clients with getting ready)
- Companionship & conversation to combat loneliness
- Safety checks to monitor well-being in the home
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Requirements
No Qualifications Needed!
- No formal experience or certification required – Full on-the-job training provided.
- Must have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in someone’s life.
- You must have the right to work in the UK (verified during recruitment).
Essentials for the Role
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, reliable, and safe care.
- Enhanced independent transport (essential for visiting clients’ homes/community).
What We Offer
Destinations – Training & Development
✔ FREE Care Certificate Training (mandatory but fully funded). ✔ Hands-on experience with client introductions and shadowing. ✔ Mentorship and ongoing professional support.
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Incentives
- Fair pay:
- £13.80/hour (base rate).
- Enhanced pay for weekend & bank holidays.
- Mileage rate: 40p per mile covered.
- Referral bonus: Earn £500 if you recommend a person who is hired.
- Pension scheme & healthcare benefits included.
- No fixed minimum call times – just real flexible support.
Working Flexibility
✔ Consistent visiting times (16:00–22:00) with set rostering. ✔ Regular full-weekend work (first weekend every two weeks).
About Home Instead at Work
Compassion & Inclusion
We empower culturally diverse teams to reflect the communities we serve, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and ethical care.
Child Protection Policy
- DBS Enhanced Disclosure is a mandatory requirement for all posts.
Application Details
Closing Date: 31 May 2026 No 15-minute callappointments – apply to join a team that prioritises meaningful, time-rich care.
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