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Part time Care Assistant Needed various areas

Home Instead


Job Location:

Market Harborough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 November 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you over 18 a driver with access to a car for your daily work Our personalised care services help our clients remain safe and comfortable within their own home.

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

We look after clients in Market Harborough Oadby & Wigston Corby & Oakham and surrounding areas and match our care team to local clients. Many clients live in rural locations and successful candidates 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. 


Qualifications :

  • Reliable Kind and friendly Able to cook a nourishing meal  At Home Instead we value a kind compassionate heart above all else.
  • We provide full paid training for all our Care Professionals and although you may not have had formal care training any previous care or personal experiences are always very welcome. 
  • Over 18 Driver with access to a car for work is essential.

Additional Information :

What we offer: 

14 Monday to Friday Evening rate 5pm to 9am  ( Daytime rate 12.75 9am -5pm)

15 Saturday and Sunday Evening rate 5pm-9am (Daytime rate 14.00 9am-5pm)

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

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

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

  • Double pay 28-30 on public holidays plus mileage 
  • Off peak pay starts at 12.25 plus mileage
  • Paid travel time on top of your visit times
  • 12% holiday pay on top of your regular earnings
  • Mileage paid at .45 on top of hourly rate after first 5 miles
  • Paid training time - comprehensive induction and ongoing award-winning training
  • Opportunities for career progression and qualifications
  • Friendly supportive management and great team culture
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee benefits - care professional workshops Blue Light discount card savings
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by us
  • Weekends are important so you have every other weekend free unless you arrange this otherwise

  • We offer a range of contracts from zero hours to full time depending on your needs and availability

IMPORTANT - Applicants must be UK resident; we cannot offer sponsorship. You will need a driving licence and a car. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference checks.   

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 enjoy spending 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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