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Care Professional
Home Instead
Cotgrave, England, United Kingdom£13.5 – £16.5/hour["Part-time"]
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Company Description
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 CAREProfessionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
Care Assistant (Care Professional)
Home Instead East Nottingham
Join Our Award-Winning Team
Make a real difference in your community. We’re looking for kind, reliable people to support clients in their own homes across East Nottingham and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed and thrive.
Areas Covered
Melton Mowbray & surrounding villages, Bingham & Radcliffe-on-Trent, Newark & Collingham, Southwell & Trent Valley villages, and parts of Nottingham (Clifton & Gedling).
Additional Information
Pay & Hours
£13.50 per hour (weekdays)
£16.50 per hour (weekends)
Double pay on Bank Holidays
Paid travel time between visits (£12.85 per hour)
Shift patterns:
We offer very flexible scheduling rather than fixed set shifts. However, the following requirements apply:
All Care Professionals must work a minimum of two days per week that include anti-social hours, meaning starting at 6:45am or finishing at 10:00pm.
We do not operate on strict shift blocks (e.g. 7am–3pm or 3pm–10pm). Instead, we build schedules around each Care Professional’s availability while ensuring service needs are met and the above requirements are fulfilled.
Care Professionals must work alternate weekends.
We have very flexible weekly working hours, but candidates must provide a minimum availability of 10 hours per week, while still meeting our required conditions (minimum two days including anti-social hours and alternate weekends).
The role initially operates on a 0-hour contract during the probationary period. After successfully completing probation, we are able to offer an average-hours contract based on the hours you have consistently worked.
Why Join Home Instead?
2025 Award-Winning Training & Development
No experience needed – full training provided
Ongoing learning and career development
Supportive Buddy Scheme when you start
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
Paid annual leave & pension scheme
DBS cost reimbursed after probation
Paid MOT after 1 year of service
Recognition & reward programmes
We also prioritise quality care:
Minimum 1-hour morning visits
Minimum 45-minute afternoon visits
Time to build meaningful relationships and no rushed care
Your Role
As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients live independently in their own homes by:
Supporting them to stay safe, comfortable, and secure
Providing personal care with dignity and respect
Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
Offering companionship and emotional support
Assisting with medication reminders
Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day.
What You’ll Need
A caring, patient, and reliable nature
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Availability to work alternate weekends
No formal qualifications required, full training provided
Apply Now
Start a rewarding career where you’re valued, supported, and truly make an impact.
Apply today and we’ll arrange a friendly, confidential chat at a time that suits you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract