At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, our mission is to bring dignity back into ageing. We are passionate about helping older adults live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes while receiving the highest standard of care.

As an award-winning home care provider, we deliver relationship-led, person-centred care tailored to each client's individual needs, preferences, and circumstances. We believe that ageing should never mean losing choice, independence, or quality of life, and we are committed to supporting our clients to live well in the place they know and love most—their own home.

Our Care Professionals are at the heart of everything we do. We provide industry-leading training, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team has the confidence and skills to deliver exceptional care. Whether supporting clients with companionship, personal care, dementia, Parkinson's disease, or complex clinical needs, we are dedicated to providing care with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Joining Home Instead means becoming part of a supportive, values-driven team that is making a real difference to the lives of clients and their families across West Leicestershire and Market Bosworth every day.

The client is a female living at home with care needs arising from Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's-related dementia. She requires 24-hour person-centred support to maintain her safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life within her own home. The successful candidate will work closely with the client's family and multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality care that promotes wellbeing, comfort, and stability while supporting her wish to remain at home.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

• Provide compassionate personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with washing, dressing, continence care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Support skincare and pressure area care.
• Maintain the client’s comfort, wellbeing, and personal preferences.
• Support safe transfers using specialist equipment alongside visiting care staff.

Companionship & Emotional Support

• Build a meaningful and trusting relationship with the client.
• Facilitate communication with family members.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and social engagement.
• Support emotional wellbeing through reassurance, patience, and positive engagement.
• Promote a calm, supportive, and person-centred environment.

Household Management

• Prepare meals and drinks in accordance with the client's care plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised home environment.
• Complete laundry and bedding changes.
• Assist with shopping and stock management.

Essential

• Previous experience in live-in care.
• Experience supporting clients with complex health needs.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Excellent understanding of dignity, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
• Compassionate, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals living with Parkinson's disease.
• Experience with dementia care.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Relevant Health & Social Care qualification.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and empathetic.
• Reliable and highly organised.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Respectful, professional, and compassionate.
• Confident supporting complex care needs.
• Able to build positive relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Committed to delivering exceptional standards of care.

At Home Instead West Leicestershire & Market Bosworth, we value and support our Care Professionals with:

• Competitive pay package.
• Ongoing training and clinical support.
• Full induction and specialist training.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life.
• Supportive management team.
• A rewarding and meaningful long-term placement.
• Competitive pay rates
• Paid mileage after the first 10 miles
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Award-winning induction and ongoing professional development
• Local office support team and 24/7 on-call support
• Blue Light Discount Card access
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Regular team meetings, support visits, and training updates
• Recognition and appreciation throughout the year including birthdays and special occasions
• Access to special events and wellbeing support