Care Assistant

Choices Homecare Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mileage allowance

Full training provided

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

30p per mile mileage

Job summary

Choices Homecare is seeking Care Assistants to support clients across the Doncaster and Rotherham regions. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours with a rate of pay of £13.65 per hour.

Mileage allowance is provided and genuine career progression is available through the Optimo Learning Academy. Rotas are provided in advance on a 2-week rolling pattern, with full training offered, so experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring, compassionate and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to putting people first in all interactions.
• Willingness to work alternative weekends.
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for some routes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Support with medication administration and accurate documentation.
• Prepare meals and support eating and drinking.
• Encourage independence and daily living tasks.
• Build positive relationships with service users and families.
• Maintain records and communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Keep the home environment clean, safe and comfortable.
• Respect confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Teamwork

Weekend flexibility

Driver licence

Care experience (advantage)

Job description

Choices Homecare are seeking Care Assistants for our clients in locations across the Doncaster and Rotherham Regions.

Rate of Pay: £13.65 per hour

Flexible full-time and part-time hours available

Mileage allowance, and genuine career progression

Why join Choices Homecare

Choices Homecare is part of the Optimo Care Group, supporting people across the UK through compassionate, outcome-focused care. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver high-quality support in the community.

What we offer

• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Rotas provided in advance on a 2-week rolling pattern
• Full training provided, so experience is welcome but not essential
• Ongoing development through the Optimo Learning Academy
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward Gateway discounts and recognition platform
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme
• 30p per mile mileage - the company will give you 30 pence for every mile you drive between client visits to help cover your petrol and vehicle wear-and-tear

What to expect in this role

• Care is delivered 7 days a week between 07:00 and 23:00
• We ask for a minimum of 16 hours per week
• Every other weekend availability is required
• This role is paid for care delivery time, with mileage reimbursed between calls at 30p per mile

What you will do

• Support people with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Assist with medication administration and accurate documentation
• Prepare meals and support with eating and drinking when needed
• Encourage independence and support people with daily living tasks
• Build positive relationships with service users and their families
• Support emotional wellbeing and identify changes in behaviour or needs
• Keep accurate records and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries at all times

What we are looking for

• A caring, compassionate, and positive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to putting people first
• Alternative weekend availability
• A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for certain routes and locations
• Previous care experience is helpful, but not essential

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and valid permission to work in the UK.

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