Home Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead Charnwood Pride ourselves for delivering the best quality, relationship-focused care. We priorities  safe, high-quality, person-centred care that enables clients to remain independent, respected, and comfortable within their own homes. We place the individual at the heart of everything we do and tailor care to meet each client’s unique needs, preferences, and routines. 

Job Description

About Home Instead Charnwood

Home Instead is one of the world’s leading home care providers, dedicated to supporting older adults to live independently, safely, and happily in their own homes. Our care professionals are at the heart of everything we do, delivering compassionate, person-centred care that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality, compassionate care to clients in their own homes, supporting them with daily activities, personal care, companionship, and maintaining independence. This role will help clients remain safe, comfortable, and engaged in their communities. We are specifically looking for Care Professionals, Care Assistants, Carers & Domiciliary Care Workers in the Wider Loughborough area to support clients around Charnwood.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) and daily living activities
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Support clients with mobility, medication prompts, and light household tasks
• Follow care plans and communicate any changes in clients’ needs to the office
• Maintain accurate records and complete any required documentation (e.g., visit notes, incident forms)
• Work safely and adhere to all company policies, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures
• Attend training sessions, refresher courses, and meetings as required

Availability:

The ideal candidates we are looking for are those with availability to support with:

• Morning Visits (Starting from 8:00am) paid at £13 per hour
• Evening Visits (Finishing at 10:00pm) paid at £14 per hour
• Weekend Visits paid at £14 per hour

Requirements

• A caring and compassionate nature
• Must be based in Charnwood or surrounding areas, with your own vehicle for travel to clients with the ability to get Business Motor Insurance (Mileage paid starting at 35p per mile!)
• Flexible and reliable
• Willingness to undertake the training provided (full training for those new to care)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
• Full wrights to work in the UK
• Digitally & Technologically Proficient

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team and office environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in your local community
• Extra recognition for long-term commitment (awards, gifts, etc!)

If you’re passionate about helping others and want a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
• Full Rights to work within the UK

Additional Information

• PLEASE NOT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS
• Due to the personal care nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants predominantly, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)