Care Professional

Job Description

Why Care Assistants choose Home Instead Lincoln

• Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed calls

• Build genuine relationships with clients

• A supportive, respectful team environment

• Work that gives you real purpose every day

Many of our Care Professionals tell us the best part of the job is knowing they’ve made someone’s day better.

Flexible hours that work around your life

We know everyone’s schedule is different, so we offer flexible shifts.

• Our service operates 07:00am – 10:00pm, 365 days a year

• Flexible working patterns to fit around family, study, or other commitments

This role is ideal if you’re looking for:

• Care Assistant jobs in Lincoln

• Part-time care work

• Evening or weekend work

• A meaningful career change

What you’ll be doing as a Care Assistant

You’ll support older adults in their own homes with:

• Companionship and friendly conversation

• Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility support)

• Preparing meals and light housekeeping

• Medication reminders and support

• Helping clients stay active, independent, and confident at home

Every visit is different, but the goal is always the same: helping someone live well in the place they love most — their home.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous care experience — we’re looking for the right people.

• Kind, patient, and reliable individuals

• A genuine desire to help others

• Full UK driving license and access to a car (essential)

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Experience in care, support work, hospitality, retail, childcare, or customer service can be helpful, but full training is provided.

Additional Information

Pay & benefits you can rely on

• £13.00 – £13.75 per hour
• £24.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time and waiting time
• 35p per mile mileage allowance
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• HI Employee discounts portal
• HI Employee Assistance Program
• HI Health cash plan.
• Fully funded training and career development
• 24/7 on-call support from our local team

Why join Home Instead?

Home Instead is an award-winning global home care organisation recognised for delivering high-quality, relationship-led care. Our Lincoln office is proud to support older adults across the local community while creating rewarding careers for Care Professionals.

We believe care should feel human — for clients and for the people who provide it.

Apply today

If you’re looking for a Care Assistant job in Lincoln where you can make a real difference while working flexible hours, we’d love to hear from you.

Once you apply, a member of our friendly Lincoln team will give you a quick call for an informal chat — no pressure, just a conversation.