Care Assistant - Driving Required

Home Instead

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely improve someone’s quality of life?

At Home Instead, we are looking for kind, reliable, and compassionate individuals to support clients in their own homes across Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas.

Whether you have experience in care or are completely new to the sector, we provide full training, ongoing support, and a welcoming team environment to help you succeed.

Pay & Benefits
£13.50 per hour (standard rate)
£16.50 per hour (after 8pm, before 8am & weekends)
Paid travel time between visits: £12.75 per hour

Mileage allowance:
31p per mile (standard travel)
45p per mile (when supporting a client)
Paid annual leave
Pension scheme
DBS cost reimbursed after probation
Paid MOT after 1 year of service
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
Recognition and reward programmes
Flexible Working Hours

We offer flexible scheduling to suit your availability while meeting the needs of our clients.

Minimum availability of 10 hours per week
Must be available to work at least two days per week including early mornings (from 6:45am) or evenings (until 10:00pm)
Alternate weekend working required
No fixed shift patterns – we build schedules around your availability

During your probation period, you will be on a 0-hour contract. Following successful completion, we can offer an average-hours contract based on your regular working pattern.

Why Join Home Instead?
Full, award-winning training – no prior experience required
Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
Supportive buddy scheme when you start
A friendly, professional, and supportive team environment

We are committed to delivering high-quality care:

Minimum 1-hour visits.
No rushed calls – time to build meaningful relationships

Your Role

As a Care Professional, you will support clients to remain independent in their own homes by:

Providing personal care with dignity and respect
Supporting daily routines and preparing meals
Offering companionship and emotional support
Assisting with medication reminders
Promoting independence, wellbeing, and safety

This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

What We’re Looking For
A caring, patient, and reliable nature
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to work alternate weekends
No formal qualifications required – full training provided

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you are valued, supported, and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and we will arrange a friendly, informal chat at a time that suits you.