Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Scunthorpe is seeking caring individuals for the Care Assistant role. The position involves providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and offering companionship. Strong communication skills are essential, with no prior experience necessary as paid training is available. Benefits include referral bonuses, pension schemes, and well-being support. Join the team to make a difference in the community while earning a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Referral bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early pay access

FREE Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

Employee well-being programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Strong communication skills for accurate record-keeping.
• Willingness to learn and share the company's values.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care.
• Assist with daily living tasks for comfort.
• Support with medication routines.
• Offer meaningful companionship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Job description

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Scunthorpe. If you're ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care – always with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone's day.

Qualifications and attributes

The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high‑quality care and support. You'll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record‑keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it's not essential— we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you'll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

Salary and hours

• Salary: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour.
• Hours: 6:30am-2pm and 3pm-10pm, 4/3 shift pattern (Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun – Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri).
• Areas covered: Scunthorpe, Ashby Central, Kingsway, Lincoln Gardens and Brumby.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential. Walking routes are available.
• No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses up to £517.
• Pension scheme and paid holidays.
• Free uniform and PPE.
• Early pay access with Hastee.
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers.
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards.
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• External well‑being programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well‑being app.
• Health and financial well‑being support.

Application note

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team. Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.