Care Assistant - Kirklees

Home Instead; Oldfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Professional to assist clients in their daily lives. This role offers flexible hours and includes responsibilities like providing companionship, helping with meals and medication, and supporting clients' social connections. Candidates must have a driving license and a genuine desire to care for others. Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities are provided to ensure high-quality care.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at 30p a mile

Employee referral scheme

High street discounts & rewards

Paid Blue Light Card

Paid DBS

Award-winning training and support

Qualifications

• Driving license and access to own vehicle required.
• Ability to work flexibly according to client needs.
• Genuine interest in caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support.
• Assist clients with everyday tasks like cooking and light housework.
• Accompany clients to shops or appointments.
• Support clients in maintaining hobbies and social connections.
• Assist with washing, dressing, bathing, and medication support.

Skills

Empathy

Kindness

Patience

Job description

If you've been looking to do something truly rewarding or develop your caring skills, now's the perfect time to join Home Instead Kirklees. We don't rush through visits, as we always commit to minimum one‑hour visits so you truly have the time to care. Are you the dependable friend/neighbour that everyone turns to? The one who listens, offers a shoulder, and knows just what to say? That's more than just being a good friend/neighbour— that's having the heart of a Care Professional. At Home Instead Kirklees, we value people like you because you have a rare set of skills: genuine kindness, empathy and oodles of patience. You're exactly the kind of person who can make a difference. Various hours/times available Home Instead Kirklees covers areas such as Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, Honley, Holmfirth, Golcar, Lindley, Kirkheaton and Midgeley.

Well, imagine popping by to help Mrs. Smith start her day. One moment you're assisting her out of bed and helping her choose an outfit, and the next, you're sharing a cuppa and a natter as she enjoys her breakfast. Later, you might be off to Mr. Jones' to make sure he's got his medication sorted and assisting him with a refreshing shower and a hot meal on the table. Maybe a quick tidy‑up, or a trip to the shops is on the cards as well. But here's the special bit. You're not just a helper; you're a lifeline, a listener, and often, a good laugh! You ensure all of your clients are comfortable and safe to enable them to stay independent in their own homes.

Interested in training? Home Instead is a step above the rest. Our training is not just about ticking boxes; it's about elevating your skills and boosting your confidence to enable you to provide high quality care.

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes!

Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Supporting your client to maintain their hobbies and social connections
• Help with washing, dressing or bathing and medication support.
• Mileage at 30p a mile, paid wait time on top of hourly rate, and an hourly rate of £13.25
• Employee referral scheme, £100 for every Care Pro you refer (T&C apply)
• Zero hour contract which means we work around YOUR availability
• Access to high street discounts & rewards
• We pay for your Blue Light Card
• Paid for DBS
• Fantastic career progression opportunities with our dedicated career pathway
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Award‑winning professional training & support. We provide in‑house induction training from scratch, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Driving license and access to own vehicle required. This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.