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Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 December 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Home Instead - Lincoln
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NM/RAP/01-2026

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Summary

Care Assistant – Flexible Hours | Lincoln & Surrounding Areas (LN1, LN2, LN4, LN5, LN6, NG24)

Join Home Instead Lincoln and make a real difference every day!

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to provide one-to-one care and companionship to older adults in their own homes. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide full, award-winning paid training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

Flexible hours – mornings, lunchtimes, afternoons, evenings, or a combination that suits you.

What You’ll Do

As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide personalised support to help clients live independently and happily at home:

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility)
• Support with meals, light housekeeping, and errands
• Administer medications and provide reminders
• Promote independence
• Deliver one-to-one care with a minimum of 1-hour visits

What We Offer

• £12.75–£13.75/hour (£24.50/hr on Bank Holidays)
• Paid travel and waiting time
• 35p/mile mileage
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• Pension and staff discounts
• 24/7 support and fully funded training

About You

• Naturally caring, reliable, and patient
• UK driving license + access to a car (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Looking for flexible, rewarding work with purpose
• Available for 10–20 hours per week
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Us?

Home Instead is a trusted, award-winning global home care organisation that values respect, empathy, and excellence. Help people live well at home — with dignity, independence, and joy — while gaining fulfilling, flexible work that makes a real difference.

Apply today to start making a difference — for your clients and yourself! Our friendly team will call for an informal chat once we receive your application.

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