CARER - Knowsley - £250 WELCOME BONUS

ICare Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £250

Paid mileage between calls

Pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Full induction and paid shadowing

Training and development

Job summary

ICare Group is seeking Home Care Assistants for Halewood and the Knowsley area. You will support clients in their own homes, helping maintain independence with dignity and wellbeing. Flexible hours span 7am–10pm, Monday to Sunday, with mileage between calls and a welcome bonus.

No two days are the same; travel between clients is required, with full induction, paid shadowing, and ongoing development provided by ICare Group.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living locally to Halewood or within a reasonable travelling distance
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
• Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans
• Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks
• Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support
• Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care
• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team
• Travelling between clients' homes across the local community

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Independence

Local familiarity

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Drivers or Walkers) - Halewood, Knowsley

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£250Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Paid Mileage Between Care Calls

Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

What if your next job was more than just a job?

AtICare Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home.

We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our Home Care team supporting people acrossHalewood and the wider Knowsley area.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll give you the training, support and encouragement you need to succeed.

Important Information Before You Apply

• Be able to travel throughout the Halewood and Knowsley area
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if you are a driver

Applications that do not meet these requirements will unfortunately not be progressed.

Why Join ICare?

At ICare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• I - Inclusion
• C - Compassion
• A - Aspire
• R - Respect
• E - Empowerment

Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.

We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.

We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

We value individuality and promote choice and independence.

We support people to live their lives to the fullest.

What Will You Be Doing?

As aHome Care Assistant, you'll support people in their own homes, helping them remain independent while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

No two days are the same, but your role may include:

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
• Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans
• Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks
• Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support
• Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care
• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team
• Travelling between clients' homes across the local community

Most importantly, you'll make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living locally to Halewood or within a reasonable travelling distance

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

• £13.45 - £13.70 per hour
• £250Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Travel expenses covered where applicable, including tolls and bridges (T&Cs apply)
• Fortnightly pay
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and PPE
• Employee recognition initiatives and Carer Awards
• Dedicated wellbeing and support team
• Opportunity to work for a sustainability-focused organisation

A Career That Matters

You won't just be providing care.

You'll be helping someone remain independent in their own home, maintain their confidence, stay connected to their community and continue living life on their own terms.

I"nclusion |Compassion |Aspire |Respect |Empowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."