Finding purpose after 50: A new career with Home Instead Lancaster

Bringing a lifetime of experience

“I have worked for Home Instead in Lancaster for a year. It’s a brilliant place to work. All my colleagues are lovely and incredibly caring. The in-house training is great, extremely relevant and always fun. I really feel part of something very special, and I’ve found a new career in my 60s!” Team member, Home Instead Lancaster

By the time you’ve reached 50, you’ve accumulated a wealth of life experience – often skills that are invaluable in the role of a Care Professional. Home Instead Lancaster values these skills and can help you to channel them into compassionate, thoughtful care for older adults. Whether you’ve been raising children, managing a household, or working in a completely different industry, your experiences can often have prepared you well for this role.

– Caring and Compassion: Over the years, you may have naturally developed the ability to care for others. Whether it’s been supporting your family or helping friends, these traits are central to providing companionship and care to older adults.

– Patience: Life has undoubtedly taught you patience, this is a key skill for working with older individuals, particularly those with health conditions that require calm, steady support.

– Organisation: Whether managing a home or working in a professional setting, your organisational skills will help you thrive in a caring role, where scheduling and attention to detail are essential.

– Communication: Clear, compassionate communication is so important for Care Professionals. The years you’ve spent communicating with family, colleagues, or clients will make you well-suited to engage with our clients and their families.

– Flexibility: Life is unpredictable, and you’ve likely learned to adapt. This adaptability will serve you well as you manage the evolving needs of regular clients in a caring role.

Why join us at Home Instead Lancaster?

Whether you’re based in Lancaster, Morecambe, or Garstang, Home Instead offers an opportunity to connect with your community in a meaningful way. 

1. Various working hours

We offer a range of part time hours that can fit with your lifestyle and our minimum one-hour visits mean you can take the time to provide personalised, unhurried care.

2. Ongoing training

We provide thorough, award-winning training to ensure you’re confident and prepared to excel in your role. You’ll also have access to ongoing development opportunities, allowing you to continue learning and growing in your career.

3. Community engagement

Joining Home Instead Lancaster means becoming part of a supportive community where you can make a difference every day. Our Care Professionals are out and about in the local area and provide care, build relationships and become trusted companions.

4. Supportive environment

From day one, you’ll be supported by our award winning team. We understand that starting a new role later in life can be intimidating, but with Home Instead, you’ll find a welcoming, friendly environment where your contributions are valued.