Care Assistant Barnsley

Kensa Health Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Kensa Health Ltd is recruiting for domiciliary care workers to visit clients in and around Barnsley. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. You will be paid £13.71 per hour with guaranteed hours, and there are both full-time and part-time opportunities.

No prior care experience is needed; full training is provided and ongoing support is offered to help you develop in your role. Holiday pay, pension, DBS check, and uniform are included.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required.
• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care
• Administer medications or provide reminders
• Prepare meals and assist with light household tasks
• Provide companionship and support independence
• Record care notes and report concerns

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Age 18+

Job description

£13.71 per hour | Guaranteed contracted hours | Full-time and part-time | Paid travel time not just contact time.

At Kensa Health, we provide domiciliary care, visiting people in their own homes to help them live safely and independently. If you’re caring, reliable and want work that makes a difference, we’ll train and support you from day one. No previous care experience is needed.

You’ll visit clients' homes in and around Barnsley. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with personal care
• Administering medication or providing reminders
• Preparing meals and helping with light household tasks
• Providing companionship and supporting independence
• Recording care notes and reporting concerns

Pay and benefits

• £13.71 per hour
• Paid travel time between client visits, as well as time spent providing care
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Ongoing training, supported shadowing and career progression

Shift patterns and availability

• Breakfast: 6am–10:30am
• Lunch: 11am–2pm
• Tea: 3pm–6pm
• Evening: 6pm–10:30pm

These are the time windows for each run; actual start and finish times vary depending on the clients scheduled. You do not need to work every run each day. we’ll discuss your availability at interview.

Availability to work alternate weekends is required.

Why join Kensa Health?

Join a welcoming team that values kindness, respect and the work you do. You’ll receive practical support to build your confidence and develop your career in care.

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Give us a call -01226 295 308

Job Type: Selection of contracts available - Full-time or Part-time, Permanent, bank, 0 Hours.
Licence:Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:In person