Supported, Valued, Empowered: Why Being a Home Instead Care Pro Feels Different
Let's introduce you to our incredible employment opportunities and why working for us will be like no care experience you've ever had before.
As we open the doors to our new Thornbury, Yate & Dursley office, we’re not just bringing exceptional care to the community – we’re also introducing meaningful, rewarding careers. A role with Home Instead is far more than a standard care job. It’s an opportunity to receive industry-leading training, personalised wellbeing support and clear pathways for growth, all designed to ensure every Care Professional has a truly fantastic journey with us.
Training Like Never Before
In 2025, Robyn (Head of People Experience) and Chloe (Trainer) launched a transformative new project: the Care Skills Academy – and it’s now arriving in Thornbury!
The Care Skills Academy brings together everything that makes our training stand out:
- A clear Care Professional journey – so you always know what to expect at every stage of your time with us
- A structured 5-stage Career Pathway – outlining the skills and learning needed to progress
- Supportive mentoring – for every new starter, whether experienced or brand new to care
- A commitment to growth – including funded adult social care qualifications through fantastic training partners
- Specialist training – with our accredited courses in dementia and end-of-life care
- Training brought to life – with interactive, scenario-based induction sessions that feel like real-world practice
Robyn is pictured here with Chloe and some of our Oxford team, when it was initially launched there. Don’t worry – Thornbury will be getting bunting too!
Wellbeing Matters Here
2025 also marked the successful rollout of our Wellbeing Hub across our other offices – and we’re thrilled to bring it to Thornbury too.
The Hub offers guidance, tools and support across all areas of wellbeing, such as mental health, menopause, stress, sleep, exercise and nutrition. Alongside this, Robyn is a Menopause Champion, and Chloe is a trained Mental Health First Aider – meaning our team always has someone they can turn to.
The impact in our other offices has been incredible, opening the door to more open conversations and creating an environment where people feel safe, supported and able to thrive. Every new team member will gain instant access to the Wellbeing Hub, plus a free wellbeing app from day one.
We Give You Time to Care
Home Instead is known for its un-rushed, person-centred approach – and that doesn’t just benefit clients; it benefits our Care Professionals too.
We’re proud to offer a minimum of one-hour visits, giving you the time you need to provide the standard of care you’re passionate about. Continuity is a core value for us as well – you’re matched with clients you’ll see regularly, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and provide truly personalised support.
In one of our other offices, a Care Professional supported the same client for an incredible eight years. That’s what real continuity looks like – and why our work is so rewarding.
A Culture Like No Other
Our management team – Eve (General Manager), Robyn (Head of People Experience) and Trudy (Care Manager) – are dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive and encouraging workplace.
We believe excellence grows in the right environment. That means:
- A supportive, friendly culture
- A genuine commitment to continuous improvement
- Regular opportunities to share feedback
- Leadership that actually listens
At Home Instead Thornbury, Yate & Dursley, you’re never just a number – you’re part of the team shaping how we care for our clients and each other.
Brilliant Pay and Benefits
You give a lot, and we believe you should feel valued in return.
Our Care Professionals receive great rates of pay with paid travel time and mileage. We pay double time on bank holidays, and you can earn additional financial rewards for referring new Care Professionals to us, referring new clients, and of course if you do outstanding work!
Some of our other benefits include a free Blue Light Card, access to PayWise+ (withdraw pay early if you need to), anniversary gifts, free access to our Employee Assistance Programme and ongoing training and development opportunities.
Sounds good, right?
If you’re curious about becoming a Home Instead Care Professional – or simply want to explore whether the role could be right for you – we’d love to chat.