Home Care Assistant

Job Description:

Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day
Location: West Leicester, Narborough, Market Bosworth & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Pay: £13.65 – £14.65 per hour
Shift Type: You must work every other weekend & 2 evenings a week. 

At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we believe that care is more than just a job – it’s about making someone’s day brighter.
If you’re kind, dependable, and love helping others, you already have what it takes to make a difference as a Care Assistant.

Whether you’ve worked in care before or you’re completely new to it, we’ll support you every step of the way with full, paid training and ongoing development.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team When you join us, you’ll be valued, supported, and appreciated for everything you do. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Flexible scheduling – choose shifts that fit around your life (mornings, evenings, weekends)
• Paid 2-day training course – we’ll teach you everything you need to know
• Paid introduction & shadow shifts – so you feel confident before you start
• Travel pay contribution and paid holidays
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• Exclusive discounts with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, EE, Nike, (url removed), and more
• Blue Light Card access for even more savings
• Recognition and rewards – gift cards, birthday celebrations, and care awards
• Wellbeing programme to support your mental and physical health
• Award-winning training and real opportunities for career progression
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus
• Regular team events and a supportive office team available 24/7

We believe that when you feel supported and valued, you deliver the very best care.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Care Assistant, you’ll bring comfort, dignity, and companionship to people in their own homes — helping them stay independent and happy.
No two days are ever the same, but you might:

• Offer friendly companionship and conversation
• Support with personal care such as washing, dressing, or toileting
• Help prepare meals or light household tasks
• Provide medication reminders
• Run errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions
• Encourage clients to keep up hobbies or attend local activities

Every visit matters — and you’ll leave each home knowing you’ve made a real difference.

What You’ll Bring You’re someone who genuinely cares about others. You’re patient, kind, and want to do something meaningful with your time.
To join us, you’ll need:

• Good English communication skills
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own car (essential)
• The right to work in the UK
• A commitment to work every other weekend
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn — no previous experience required!

Start Your Rewarding Career in Care Today If you’re looking for meaningful work that fits around your life and allows you to make a real difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Home Instead – where care comes from the heart, and you’re supported every step of the way.