Care Companion
Age UK Lincolnshire is an independent local charity, a brand partner of Age UK, supporting more than 6,000 people every month. Following a consistent increase in demand, we are looking for motivated and empathetic Care Companions to join our team.
▪ Covering Lincoln and surrounding villages
▪ 35 hours (5 days), 28 hours (4 days), 21 hours (3 days) or bank contracts available
▪ Shifts: 07:00–14:30 and 14:30–22:00
▪ £24,687 (FTE) per annum | £13.56 per hour
▪ Permanent contract
▪ Driving licence and own vehicle is essential
Our vision, a world where older people flourish, is delivered through a commitment to our values and our promise to deliver.
About the role
Make a real difference. Feel genuinely valued. Get paid properly for your time. At Age UK Lincolnshire, we do care differently. We’re an inclusive, innovative charity that listens to our teams and our clients because everyone deserves to feel respected, recognised and heard.
Our Care Companions support older people to live independently in the place they love most: their own home. You’ll build meaningful relationships and provide support such as:
- Personal care
- Medication prompts
- Mobility support
- Meal preparation
- Genuine companionship
Every visit is at least 30 minutes, giving you time to care properly — no rushing, no back-to-back 10 minute calls.
Why join us?
✔ Paid for your whole shift — not per call
No unpaid gaps. No waiting around. Just fair, reliable pay.
✔ Mileage paid
Travel time is built into your shift.
✔ A charity with heart
You’ll be part of Age UK Lincolnshire, a trusted, community focused organisation with a reputation for compassion and quality.
✔ Support that helps you grow
- Comprehensive induction
- Regular supervisions
- Ongoing training and clear development pathways
✔ Real benefits that matter
- Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card
Whether you’ve been caring for years or you’re new to the sector, if you’re reliable and committed, we’ll support you to succeed.
Does this sound like a role for you? Here's how to apply!
Please click here to complete our application form. We encourage applicants to refer to the job description when completing their application, demonstrating their skills and suitability for the role.
Closing date: Flexible – we review applications and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply early.
Interview date: We aim to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible.
CVs will not be accepted.
If you would like an informal discussion prior to application then please email careteam@ageuklincolnshire.org.uk with your phone number and a member of the care department will call you at a mutually convenient time.
Use of AI
At Age UK Lincolnshire we recognise that technology is changing the way people apply for jobs and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool to support your journey. However, it’s important to ensure your application still reflects your own voice and skillset. AI should support, not replace, your experience. Always review AI-generated content carefully and be ready to talk about it in interviews.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Age UK Lincolnshire has an ongoing commitment to safeguarding, to demonstrate this we ensure that we follow safer recruitment practices. Our application form and interview process will always contain safeguarding-related questions. To ensure that our pre-employment checks are thorough, we will obtain and verify references from previous employers and conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all new employees. Everyone at Age UK Lincolnshire will receive a comprehensive induction which will cover an insight into safeguarding principles, policies and procedures. In addition, all employees complete mandatory Safeguarding Training.