If you’re looking for a career where your caring nature can truly shine and make a real difference, you’re in the right place. Home Instead loves to welcome new care assistants  to our team, supporting clients in the comfort of their own homes across Doncaster. 

Care Professional – One-Hour Visits | £13–£14 per hour + Mileage

Looking for work that fits around your life and genuinely matters? Join Home Instead in Doncaster as a Care Professional and help local people live safely, confidently and independently at home.

Our visits are never rushed. Every client visit lasts at least one hour, giving you time to provide thoughtful support, build trust and make a real difference.

No care experience? No problem. If you are kind, dependable and ready to learn, we will give you full training and ongoing support.

What You’ll Get

• £13 per hour on weekdays and £14 per hour at weekends
• Double time on bank holidays
• 30p mileage allowance between clients
• Every second weekend off
• Full training and ongoing support, with no previous care experience required
• City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
• Guaranteed hours available after successful probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £300 Refer a Friend reward
• Supportive, respectful local management

Hours and Availability

Choose from full-time or part-time opportunities. To give clients reliable, consistent care, you will need to be available for:

• Shifts between 7am–2.30pm and 3.45pm–9.45pm
• Alternate weekends and at least two evenings each week (essential)
• Some flexibility to help maintain continuity for clients

How You’ll Make a Difference

You will support people in their own homes, with the time to focus on what each person needs. Depending on the client, your visits may include:

• Companionship and meaningful conversation
• Personal care, including washing, dressing and bathing
• Meal preparation and light household tasks
• Medication prompts
• Support with shopping or appointments

What We’re Looking For

You do not need previous care experience. What matters is your attitude, reliability and commitment to helping people live well at home.

• Kind, patient and dependable
• Confident working independently and using good judgement
• Open and honest about your availability
• Motivated to make a positive difference
• A driver with access to your own car

Why Home Instead?

• At least one hour with every client—never rushed 15-minute visits
• Regular clients, helping you build trusted relationships
• Clear communication and realistic expectations
• A respectful team culture with managers who listen and support you

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today. We will acknowledge your application within 24–48 hours and contact suitable applicants as soon as possible to discuss the role and next steps.

If we are the right match for each other, we will guide you through training and make sure you feel confident before your first client visit.

Start a rewarding career in care with Home Instead Doncaster—we would love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health and Safety awareness or basic training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks
• Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development
• Reliable transport and punctuality record
• Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today!