Home Help

November 12, 2025

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

HOME HELP – HOME CARE WORKER - LOUGHBOROUGH & COALVILLE AREAZERO HOURSAbout Us: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is more than a Charity, we are a lifeline to older people in our local community. Part of our mission is to support older people in their everyday lives and help them to live independently. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services. We strongly believe in standing up and speaking for all those who have reached later life to protect the long-term interests of future generations.Due to our continuing success and growth within the Homecare department. We now have a fantastic opportunity for Home Care and Home Help staff to join our team, particularly around the Loughborough & Coalville area of Leicestershire.Previous experience is preferred; however, we provide full training and support. We\'re simply looking for compassionate individuals who share our core values of fostering independence, dignity, and respect.What can we offer you?<ul><li>Local work</li><li>Paid travel time & mileage</li><li>Paid holiday</li><li>Free uniform</li><li>Extensive training on full pay</li><li>Competitive rates of pay, including enhancements if you choose to work on bank holidays, weekends, or during unsociable hours</li><li>Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications</li><li>Company pension</li></ul>We are seeking dedicated staff to support with the following:<ul><li>Companionship</li><li>Shopping</li><li>Social Outings</li><li>Laundry & Ironing</li><li>Respite</li><li>Meal Preparation</li><li>Domestic Cleaning</li><li>Personal care (optional)</li></ul>If you share our aim of supporting older people to remain independent at home and would like to make a positive contribution to the lives of local older people, please submit your CV to Enhanced DBS applies. Applicants must have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle, WITH THE ABILITY TO GAIN BUSINESS INSURANCELocation: Loughborough & CoalvilleContract Type: Zero hoursHours: FlexibleSalary: £12.57 per hourClosing date : 17 October 2024Interview Dates : TBCAge UK Leicester, Shire and Rutland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all sections of the community.Job Type: Part-timePay: £12.57 per hourExpected hours: 15 – 20 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Health & wellbeing programme</li><li>Private dental insurance</li><li>Private medical insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...