Care Assistant
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Job Description
Care Professional – One‑Hour Visits | Time to Care | £13–£14 + Mileage
Here at Home Instead, We believe care should never be rushed.
That’s why every visit we deliver is a minimum of one hour, creating the time and space for genuine, person-centred relationships.
If you want a role where quality and dignity matter, and where you’re supported to do the job properly, you might be a great fit for our team in Retford and Gainsborough.
Covering Retford and Surrounding Villages - Retford, Ordsall, Hallcroft, Clarborough, Ranskill, Grove, North Wheatley, Woodbeck, Sturton le Steeple, South Leverton, Rampton, Laneham, Clayworth, Ranby, Gamston, Torworth, Barnby Moor, Askham, Lound, Treswell, Hayton, Kneesall, Bothamsall, Bole, Rockley, Cottam, West Drayton, West Markham, Eaton, Headon, Babworth, Lound, Welham, Bevercoates
What You’ll Receive
£13/hour weekdays, £14 on weekends
Double time on bank holidays
30p mileage between clients
16 to 30 hours a week (Guaranteed hours contract available)
Every second weekend off
Full training – no experience needed
City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
Supportive, respectful local management
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend: £300
Your Availability
We’re looking for people who can work:
06.45am - 2.30pm and 3.45pm - 9.45pm shifts
Alternate weekends (essential for this role)
Some flexibility to support client continuity
How You’ll Make a Difference
Our clients rely on us for stability, respect, and genuine human connection. Your visits may include:
Companionship and meaningful conversation
Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
Light household tasks
Medication prompts
Meal preparation
Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need care experience.
Values matter far more.
You might be ideal if you are:
Kind, patient and reliable
Comfortable working independently
Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
Honest about your availability
Motivated to make a real difference
A driver with access to your own car
Why Our Care Professionals Choose Home Instead
Time to care properly — not rushed 15-minute tasks
Honest communication and realistic expectations
Consistency of clients
A team culture built on respect, not pressure
Managers who listen, support and act
What Happens Next
We review every application carefully and will contact you as soon as possible.
If we’re a good match for each other, we’ll guide you through training and get you started once you're ready.
We look forward to meeting you!
Care Professional – One‑Hour Visits | Time to Care | £13–£14 + Mileage
Here at Home Instead, We believe care should never be rushed.
That’s why every visit we deliver is a minimum of one hour, creating the time and space for genuine, person-centred relationships.
If you want a role where quality and dignity matter, and where you’re supported to do the job properly, you might be a great fit for our team in Retford and Gainsborough.
Covering Retford and Surrounding Villages - Retford, Ordsall, Hallcroft, Clarborough, Ranskill, Grove, North Wheatley, Woodbeck, Sturton le Steeple, South Leverton, Rampton, Laneham, Clayworth, Ranby, Gamston, Torworth, Barnby Moor, Askham, Lound, Treswell, Hayton, Kneesall, Bothamsall, Bole, Rockley, Cottam, West Drayton, West Markham, Eaton, Headon, Babworth, Lound, Welham, Bevercoates
What You’ll Receive
£13/hour weekdays, £14 on weekends
Double time on bank holidays
30p mileage between clients
16 to 30 hours a week (Guaranteed hours contract available)
Every second weekend off
Full training – no experience needed
City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
Supportive, respectful local management
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend: £300
Your Availability
We’re looking for people who can work:
06.45am - 2.30pm and 3.45pm - 9.45pm shifts
Alternate weekends (essential for this role)
Some flexibility to support client continuity
How You’ll Make a Difference
Our clients rely on us for stability, respect, and genuine human connection. Your visits may include:
Companionship and meaningful conversation
Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
Light household tasks
Medication prompts
Meal preparation
Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need care experience.
Values matter far more.
You might be ideal if you are:
Kind, patient and reliable
Comfortable working independently
Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
Honest about your availability
Motivated to make a real difference
A driver with access to your own car
Why Our Care Professionals Choose Home Instead
Time to care properly — not rushed 15-minute tasks
Honest communication and realistic expectations
Consistency of clients
A team culture built on respect, not pressure
Managers who listen, support and act
What Happens Next
We review every application carefully and will contact you as soon as possible.
If we’re a good match for each other, we’ll guide you through training and get you started once you're ready.
We look forward to meeting you!
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