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Care Assistant Evenings

Home Instead


Job Location:

Market Harborough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our personalised care services help our clients remain safe and comfortable within their own our clients are wonderfully unique; its lovely to spend time listening to their stories and lives. As a carer your care visits may include: 

Personal Care helping someone to get up in a morning the usual things we all may need a little help with at some time in our lives supporting with washing grooming continence care and getting dressed.

Companionship conversation and good company - assist with writing letters andenjoying a chat shopping and much more

Activities accompanying tooutings and social events such as a local friendship lunch club and to encourage hobbies and pastimes 

Plan prepare and cook nutritious food - rediscovering favourite family recipes 

Medication collecting prescriptions medication reminders 

Light housekeeping ensuring their home is spotless safe tidy

Many of our clients live in rural and remote locations where public transport is limited or unavailable. As a result the successful candidate will need to be able to travel reliably and independently to and from clients homes which may be in areas that are difficult to access by public transport. Travel may be required during early mornings evenings and periods of reduced daylight.

Applicants should carefully consider whether they can meet the travel requirements of the role before applying.


Qualifications :

At Home Instead we value a kind compassionate heart above all else. We provide full paid training for all our Care Professionals as standard although you may not have had formal care training any previous care or personal experiences are always very welcome. 

As many of our clients are based inrural locations access to reliable transportation is essential. 


Additional Information :

What we offer: 

We believe in person-centredcare for our clients which means all our visits are a minimum of 1 hour to give plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client. 

We love to match our care staff to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies and you will consistently see the same clients each time. Average hour contracts are available. 

Paid mileage at 0.45p per mile after your first 5 miles

Paid waiting time - If you have 60minutes or less between two clients we will pay you 12.75 to wait

Elevated pay rate Monday to Friday 5pm to 9am 14.00 Saturday and Sunday 5pm-9am 15.00

Fully paid comprehensive training with opportunities for additional courses and NVQs as you work 

Full on-the-job support from a dedicated and friendly care management team 

Free Full EnhancedDBS 

Employee referral scheme up to 225 per referral. 

Care Professional Workshops where you can meet othercare professionalsput a face to the name that you will often see in your clients notes 

Employee discounts program including exclusive discounts at major high street stores 

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (for healthcare advice counselling sessions and financial wellbeing resources) 

Our staff do not wear uniform all we ask is that you dress professionally

Weekends are important so you have every other weekend free 

Contact us today: 

We are very proud that Home Instead (Market Harborough Oadby Corby & Rutland) is thehighest rated Care provider in the East Midlands OUTSTANDING IN ALL FIVE AREASrated by CQC.

Would you like to begin or further your professional career in care

We are so glad you have found us at Home Instead Market Harborough!

Call Tom on0 ///to learn more or click apply today! 

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. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference checks. 

Applicants must be UK resident; we cannot offer sponsorship. You will need a driving licence and a car.  

A job with us is extremely rewarding! Join a team that values connection purpose and genuine appreciation for the impact you make every single day. So if you enjoyspending time with other people have a smiley personality and want to know more about a role with us we would love to hear from you! 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


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Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more

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