Care Assistant - Driving Required

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 Grantham, Sleaford, Stamford 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.

Areas Covered

Grantham & Surrounding Villages
(NG31 6-9, NG32 1-3, NG33 4-5)
Including: Grantham, Great Gonerby, Barrowby, Harlaxton, Allington, Denton, Colsterworth, Corby Glen, and surrounding villages., 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 in the morning
Minimum 45-minute visits in the afternoon
No rushed calls - time to build meaningful relationships
Your Role

As a Care Assistant, 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.

A caring, patient, and reliable nature
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to work alternate weekends

£13.20 per hour (standard rate)
£13.50 per hour (after 8pm, before 8am & weekends)
Paid travel time between visits: £12.75 per hour
Mileage allowance:
20p per mile (standard travel)
40p 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.