Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A home care service provider in Kirklees is seeking a Care Assistant to support the health and well-being of individuals in their homes. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living tasks, and offering companionship. No experience is needed, as paid training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others. Benefits include enhanced pay on bank holidays, referral bonuses, and access to well-being resources. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card with discounts

Health and Financial Well-being Support

External Well-being Programme

Qualifications

• A welcoming attitude and commitment to high-quality care.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is not essential but welcomed.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with daily living tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support medication routines with training provided.
• Offer companionship to ensure social interaction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable and honest team player

Passionate about helping others

Job description

Care Assistant

Based in Kirklees

Salary: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour

Areas covered: HD1, HD3, and HD5

Hours: Fri & Sat, 7am - 1.30pm, 3pm - 9.30pm

Drivers required

No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare.

Responsibilities

In this role as Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, well‑being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. You will:

• 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 & Skills

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.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• 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

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.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.