Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Optimo Care Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mileage allowance

Training provided

Learning Academy

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend £500

30p per mile mileage

Job summary

Choices Homecare is seeking Care Assistants to support clients across Wakefield and Kirklees. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, with mileage allowance and career progression within Optimo Care Group.

Care is delivered 7 days a week between 07:00 and 23:00. A UK driving licence is preferred, and prior care experience is welcome but not essential. Training is provided and rotas are shared in advance.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate, and positive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to putting people first.
• Alternative weekend availability.
• A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for certain routes and locations.
• Previous care experience is helpful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with medication administration and accurate documentation.
• Prepare meals and support with eating and drinking when needed.
• Encourage independence and support people with daily living tasks.
• Build positive relationships with service users and their families.
• Support emotional wellbeing and identify changes in behaviour or needs.
• Keep accurate records and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Job description

Choices Homecare is seeking Care Assistants to support clients across Wakefield and Kirklees. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, with mileage allowance and career progression within Optimo Care Group.

Care is delivered 7 days a week between 07:00 and 23:00. A UK driving licence is preferred, and prior care experience is welcome but not essential. Training is provided and rotas are shared in advance.