Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Care Assistant who will help individuals maintain their independence at home. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and a vehicle. The role includes providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and helping with household tasks. This position offers flexible shift patterns and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about care. Previous experience is not required, allowing entry into this rewarding field.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonuses up to £100

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognised qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Previous social care experience is not required.
• Right to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Support with personal care such as showering and bathing.
• Assist with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Help around the house with cleaning and cooking.
• Run errands such as shopping and picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care support

Adaptability

Kind-heartedness

Job description

Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £14.95 - £15.30 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Role: Part time

Status: NEW

Location

Wakefield

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about care and who want to help others join our amazing teams. Previous social care experience is not required. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer health and care worker visas. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

If you want a flexible job you can choose from a variety of shift patterns in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment provides holiday entitlement and a pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us.
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for many retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Your role

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind‑hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions