Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home service provider in Rotherham is seeking a Care Assistant to support the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals at home. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and offering companionship. Training is provided, making it suitable for those new to the industry. Candidates should be kind, reliable, and possess good communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits.

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 discounts

Recognition schemes

Health and Financial Well-being support

External Well-being Programme including therapy sessions

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; paid training provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Preferably possess a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity.
• Assist with daily living tasks.
• Support medication routines.
• Offer companionship to clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable and honest team player

Compassionate support

Job description

Care Assistant

Based in Rotherham

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

Areas covered: Rotherham, Maltby, Barnsley, and the surrounding villages

Hours: 6am-2pm and 3pm-10pm

Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential

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

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare Rotherham

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

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.

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.

As a Care Assistant, we offer excellent perks and benefits including:

• 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.