Care Assistant
Listing ref 94ca0995bd
- WhereLeicester
- Posted27 August 2026
Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth is expanding and we are looking for caring, compassionate Care Professionals to help with elderly care and support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout the local area.
We currently have Care vacancies available with immediate starts once training has been completed, 4 references have been obtained and a succesful DBS.
We have the following vacancies available;
- Early mornings 06:45-10:30
- Evenings 16:45-22:00
- Daytimes
Being a Care Professional means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first.
Your role may include:
· Companionship
· Helping with personal care
· Helping with mobility around the home
· Overseeing medication and providing medical support
· Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
· Preparing and cooking meals
· Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we can offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:
· Excellent rates of pay
· Local & Professional Support Team available including on call support
· Access to Blue Light Discount Card - £5 for 2 years
· Refer A Friend Scheme - £250 bonus after they complete 150 hours with us
· Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
· Fantastic Recognition and acknowledgement during birthdays, appraisals, and special occasions
· Access to special events including team meetings, training updates and support visits
At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we value and support our Care Professionals with:
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life.
- Supportive management team.
- A rewarding and meaningful long-term placement.
- Paid mileage after the first 10 miles
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local office support team and 24/7 on-call support
Driving licence and access to a car is preferred.
Please note at this current time, we are not offering out sponsorship
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
- Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
