Full Time Care Professional **5 star Employer of the Year Award 2025**

Care Professional Full Time– Sheffield & Barnsley Area

Apply for a role where care is treated as the professional role it truly is, with an award-winning, 5-star rated employer.

Company: Home Instead

Location: Sheffield & Barnsley

Pay: £13.00–£13.50 per hour + paid mileage

Average Earnings: potential £26,325 pro rata

Contract: Full-Time

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.

At Home Instead, we support older adults to remain safe, independent, and happy in the comfort of their own homes. We welcome people from all backgrounds — whether you already work in care or are completely new to the sector.

We also have a dedicated Training Centre of Excellence, where you’ll receive industry-leading support and clinical care training.

Full Time Hours

Guaranteed 30+ hour contract per week with the opportunity for additional hours.

Set working pattern 

Example of working pattern 

• 7am - 2.30pm and 3.45pm - 9.45pm shifts
• Alternate weekends (essential for this role)
• Some flexibility to support client continuity

Know your working pattern well in advance.

What We Offer

• Up to £13.50 per hour standard pay, increasing up to £15 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• City & Guilds Alzheimer’s Training
• Work for the highest–ranking home care company in the Financial Times’ Best Employers list, 
• Personal client matching and shadow calls
• Minimum one-hour visits for quality care
• Ongoing paid training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BHSF Health Care Scheme (after 1 year)
• Career progression opportunities, including office-based and specialist clinical care roles
• Apprenticeships in Healthcare
• Regular social events
• Quarterly forums — helping shape the future of the team
• Dedicated wellbeing support and access to outreach programmes
• £200 referral bonus after successful probation

About the Role

No two days are the same. As a Care Professional, you’ll support clients with a personalised service that helps them remain independent and connected to their community.

Your visits may include:

• Companionship and meaningful conversation
• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
• Meal preparation
• Medication prompts
• Light household tasks
• Shopping and attending appointments

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need previous care experience — values matter far more.

You could be a great fit if you are:

• Kind, patient, and reliable
• Comfortable working independently
• Honest about your availability
• Able to use good judgement in day-to-day situations
• Motivated to make a genuine difference
• A driver with access to your own car

Why Care Professionals Choose Home Instead

• Time to care properly — no rushed 15-minute calls
• Consistent clients and relationship-led care
• Honest communication and realistic expectations
• A supportive team culture built on respect
• Managers who genuinely listen and support you

What Happens Next?

Once you apply, you’ll receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours.

If you’re a standout candidate, we may contact you even sooner.

We carefully review every application and, if we’re the right fit for each other, we’ll guide you through training and support you every step of the way.

We look forward to meeting you.

What You will Need:

• Good communication skills to build relationships
• Resilience, reliability, and respect
• A genuine desire to improve and make a positive difference to the lives of others
•  Trustworthiness
• Driving desirable

No Experience? No Problem!

You don’t need prior experience or qualifications in care. We offer industry-leading training to prepare you to excel as a Care Professional.

All we ask is you bring a kind and compassionate heart. In return, we’ll invest in you and your future. If you’re caring, patient, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this could be the perfect career for you!

We are currently unable to provide sponsorships