HCW - Driver needed Runcorn £250 Welcome Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Mileage paid

Weekly pay

Pension

Flexible hours

Training and development

Care Certificate training

Uniform and PPE

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ICare Group is seeking Home Care Assistants to support clients in Helsby and Runcorn. This driver‑required role offers flexible hours from 7am to 10pm, a wage of £13.45–£13.70 per hour and paid mileage between care calls.

Join a values‑led team with training, support and career progression. Benefits include a £250 welcome bonus, pension, and a refer‑a‑friend scheme; full induction and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle.
• Be willing to travel throughout the Helsby and Runcorn areas.
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place.

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.
• Offerring 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

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Willing to travel across Helsby and R‒

Class 1 Business Insurance ready

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Helsby (WA6) & Runcorn (WA7/WA8)

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£250 Welcome 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?

At ICare 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 across Helsby (WA6) and Runcorn (WA7/WA8).

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

• Hold a full UK driving licence;
• Have access to your own vehicle;
• Be able to travel throughout the Helsby and Runcorn areas; and
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place.

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
  Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.
• C - Compassion
  We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.
• A - Aspire
  We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.
• R - Respect
  We value individuality and promote choice and independence.
• E - Empowerment
  We support people to live their lives to the fullest.

These aren't just words on a page. They're the values that guide us every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home 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 Helsby, Runcorn 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
• £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Weekly or fortnightly pay options
• 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

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 | C Ompassion | A Spire | R Espect | E mpowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."