Lead Care Professional – Sheffield | 5-Star Employer of the Year 2025 Full-Time Permanent £26,648.00 - £27,124.00.
Apply for a role where care is treated as the professional role it truly is, with an award-winning, 5-star rated employer.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. Lead Care Professional📍 Location: Sheffield & Barnsley 📄 Employment Type: Full-Time Contract 🕒 Rota: 5-day week, 9-hour availability, alternate weekends and occasional nights 💰 Salary: £26,648.00 - £27,124.00 💼 Experience: Care experience requiredWhy Join Home Instead of Sheffield & Barnsley?What We OfferUp to £13.91 per hour standard pay, increasing up to £15 per hourPaid mileageGuaranteed contracted hoursWork for one of the UK’s highest-ranking home care companies in the Financial Times Best Employers listCity & Guilds Alzheimer’s TrainingPersonal client matching and shadow callsMinimum one-hour visits for quality careOngoing paid training and developmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBHSF Health Care Scheme Gold LevelCareer progression opportunities, including office-based and specialist clinical care rolesApprenticeships in HealthcareRegular social eventsQuarterly forums — helping shape the future of the teamDedicated wellbeing support and access to outreach programmes£200 referral bonus after successful probationAbout the RoleNo 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 conversationPersonal care (washing, dressing, bathing)Meal preparationMedication promptsLight household tasksShopping and attending appointmentsIT Skills office-based workWho We’re Looking ForYou do need care experience.You could be a great fit if you are:Kind, patient, and reliableComfortable working independentlyHonest about your availabilityAble to use good judgment in day-to-day situationsMotivated to make a genuine differenceA driver with access to your own carWhy Care Professionals Choose Home InsteadTime to care properly — no rushed 15-minute callsConsistent clients and relationship-led careHonest communication and realistic expectationsA supportive team culture built on respectManagers who genuinely listen and support youWhat 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’ll Need...