Compassionate Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Optimo Care Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Training provided

Career progression opportunities

Learning Academy

Refer-a-friend scheme

Reward Gateway discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Rotas provided in advance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Choices Homecare, part of the Optimo Care Group, is hiring Care Assistants to support clients across the Barnsley region. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, with a mileage allowance and 30p per mile between client visits.

You will deliver compassionate personal care, help with meals, support daily living tasks and maintain accurate records. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for some routes; training is provided and career progression is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is welcome but not essential.
• Must be able to work with clients in community/home settings.
• Able to commit to 16+ hours per week.
• Full training provided may be offered.

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 daily living tasks
• Build positive relationships with service users and families
• Support emotional wellbeing and identify changes in behaviour or needs
• Keep accurate records and communicate with colleagues and supervisors
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Choices Homecare, part of the Optimo Care Group, is hiring Care Assistants to support clients across the Barnsley region. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, with a mileage allowance and 30p per mile between client visits.

You will deliver compassionate personal care, help with meals, support daily living tasks and maintain accurate records. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for some routes; training is provided and career progression is available.