Care Professional

Home Instead

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Taunton, England, gb on site Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

We’re proud to be an award‑winning home care provider rated outstanding by CQC.

What We Offer You:

£13.30 an hour on weekdays & £14.10 on weekends PLUS DOUBLE PAY on Bank Holiday.  Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile.  Morning/Evening shifts – great around study, childcare or another job

  • Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
  • Free PPE and full induction training
  • Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Access exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of UK retailers, including discounted gym memberships, family days out, MOTs, servicing and more
  • Build strong connections through our regular Care Professional coffee mornings
  • Benefit from a dedicated mentoring scheme designed to support all new team members
  • Stay informed and engaged with our monthly company newsletter
  • Take advantage of convenient on-site free parking

If you're motivated by helping others and creating strong professional connections, you'll find genuine job satisfaction in a role where client relationships are at the heart of what we do.

As a Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCS or Home Carer you’ll be supporting older adults with their evening routines, providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

  • Morning/evening personal care (washing, toileting, dressing for bed)
  • Giving medication support and support with mobility
  • Preparing light meals, drinks and snacks
  • Offering companionship and conversation at the end of the day
  • Recording simple care notes after each visit
  • Taking clients out into the community for socialising or appointments

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
  • Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
  • You have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer any form of Sponsorship)

Desirable:

  • Level 4 English and IT literate
  • A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
  • Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude

What happens next?

  • As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
  • We will arrange an interview with you
  • If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us

About this role

Summary

Support older adults with daily activities, providing personal care, companionship, and mobility support.

Job title

Care Professional

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Taunton, England, with travel required, UK-based only.

Salary

£0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Valid Category B driving licensewillingness to complete an Enhanced DBSright to work in the UK

Preferred skills

Level 4 EnglishIT literatehelping othersresilience

Specializations

personal caremedication supportmobility assistancecompanionship
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Taunton, UK

On-site City