Care Professional

Home Instead

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Penrith, England, gb remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Award Winning Home Care Careers Coming to the North Lakes

Join our Home Instead South Lakes family, proudly rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and expanding into Penrith, Appleby and surrounding North Lakes communities.

We are a 5-Star WorkBuzz Employer for the fifth consecutive year and ranked No.3 Best UK Employer by the Financial Times. In our latest survey:

98% of our Care Professionals say they are proud to work here

100% would recommend us as a great place to work

When you join Home Instead, you’re not “just a carer”, you are part of a trusted local team delivering care with time, warmth and dignity. No rushing, no cutting corners, which is why we are also rated 9.9/10 on homecare.co.uk by our clients.

Pay and Benefits

  • Up to £15 per hour
  • Double pay on Bank Holidays
  • PLUS Paid travel time between visits £12.71
  • PLUS mileage 30p per mile
  • Various hours and times available (From 10 hours a week)
  • 5 Star WorkBuzz Employer
  • Outstanding CQC & 9.9/10 homecare.co.uk
  • Number 3 Best UK Employer – Financial Times
  • A role with purpose: 98% proud to work here
  • Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, 5)
  • Bonuses: £250 referrals and work anniversary bonus
  • Free wellbeing, counselling & legal support
  • Full training – no experience needed
  • Hours to suit your life
  • Local discounts on food, shopping & treats

What Does a Care Professional Do?

No two days are the same, but every day matters.

You might support with:

  • • Morning routines and personal care
  • • Preparing meals and medication reminders
  • • Light household tasks
  • • A gentle walk or trip out
  • • Sharing a cuppa and meaningful conversation

No Experience? No Problem

We value kindness, reliability, and life experience just as much as previous care experience.

Full training and ongoing support are provided from day one.

Ready to start?

Click Apply for a friendly chat with our Recruiter and Trainer, Candy on 01539 267220

UK right to work essential. Driving licence and reliable transport required.

Compensation (from employer):
14 – 15 GBP (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, support daily routines, and deliver companionship in clients' homes.

Job title

care professional

Experience level

no experience needed

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Penrith, england, gb; remote work not allowed

Salary

14 – 15 GBP (HOURLY)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

uk right to workdriving licensereliable transport

Preferred skills

kindnessreliabilitylife experience

Specializations

home carepersonal carecompanionship
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Penrith, UK

On-site City