Care Professional - Bourne

Make a real difference in your community. We’re looking for kind, reliable people to support clients in their own homes across Grantham 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

Bingham and Grantham, Bottesford and surrounding villagesAncaster/Caythorpe/Fulbeck area, Corby Glen/Castle Bytham, Sleafod, Bourne, Stamford

Additional Information

Pay & Hours

• £13.20 per hour (weekdays)
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time between visits (£12.75 per hour)
• 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.

• 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 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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

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