Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Join our team to make a difference in the community while enjoying benefits like enhanced holiday rates and referral bonuses.

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

Reward and recognition schemes

External Well-being Programme

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for accurate record-keeping.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care.
• Assist with daily living tasks and ensuring a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines.
• Offer meaningful companionship to clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Compassionate support

Team player

Job description

Care Assistant

Based in Leeds

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

Areas covered: LS13, LS28, LS14 and LS9

4/3 shift pattern. 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 Leeds

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Leeds. 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

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. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred.

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.