care assistants

Home Instead; Wrenthorpe; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30p mileage between clients

Double time on bank holidays

Up to 30 hours per week

Full training - no experience needed

City & Guilds-accredited dementia培训

Supportive, respectful local管理

Guaranteed hours after probation

Employee Assistance Programme

App with support, benefits anddiscount

Refer a Friend: £300

Résumé du poste

Home Instead Wakefield is seeking a Care Professional to deliver one-hour visits focused on person-centred care and genuine relationship building. You will be supported to do the job properly, with full training provided and no prior care experience required.

Shifts include early and evening slots, up to 30 hours per week, with mileage paid between clients and bank holiday enhanced pay. Join a team that values dignity and quality care.

Qualifications

• You do not need care experience.
• Full training provided.

Responsabilités

• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation
• Assist with personal care and light tasks
• Support with appointments or shopping

Connaissances

Reliable

Good communication

Driver with own car

Description du poste

Care Professional - One-Hour Visits | Time to Care | Local Support | £13.25 per hour +Mileage

Here at Home Instead, We believe care should never be rushed. That's why every visit we deliver is a minimum of one hour, creating the time and space for genuine, person-centred relationships. If you want a role where quality and dignity matter, and where you're supported to do the job properly, you might be a great fit for our team in Wakefield. We are looking for care assistants in the following areas we would love to chat to you about working for us- WF7 7, WF3 4, WF2 9, WF5 0, WF1 1, WF4 5, WF5 9, WF4 3, WF7 5, WF2 8, WF2 0, WF6 1, WF7 6, WF5 8, WF4 6, WF9 5, WF1 4, WF1 2, WF1 5, WF1 3, WF2 6, WF4 1, WF4 2, WF2 7, WF6 2

What You'll Receive

• £13.25 per hour
• Double time on bank holidays
• 30p mileage between clients
• Up to 30 hours per week
• Every second weekend off
• Full training - no experience needed
• City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available
• Supportive, respectful local management
• Guaranteed hours available after successful probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to app with support, benefits and discounts
• Refer a Friend: £300

Your Availability

We're looking for people who can work:

• 7am-2.30pm and 3.45pm - 9.45pm shifts
• Up to 16 hours per week
• Alternate weekends and at least two weekday evenings (essential for this role)
• Some flexibility to support client continuity

How You'll Make a Difference

Our clients rely on us for stability, respect, and genuine human connection. Your visits may include:

• Companionship and meaningful conversation
• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
• Light household tasks
• Medication prompts
• Meal preparation
• Attending appointments or shopping

You do not need care experience.

Values matter far more. You might be ideal if you are:

• Kind, patient and reliable
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to use good judgement in day-to-day situations
• Honest about your availability
• Motivated to make a real difference
• A driver with access to your own car

Why Our Care Professionals Choose Home Instead

• Time to care properly - not rushed 15-minute tasks
• Honest communication and realistic expectations
• Consistency of clients
• A team culture built on respect, not pressure
• Managers who listen, support and act, Valid UK Driving Licence
• Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees, Health and Safety awareness or basic training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks
• Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development
• Reliable transport and punctuality record
• Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity

Company Description

If you're looking for a career where your caring nature can truly shine and make a real difference, you're in the right place. Home Instead loves to welcome new care assistants to our team, supporting clients in the comfort of their own homes across Wakefield .