Home Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Rotherham is seeking compassionate Home Care Assistants to support individuals in their homes. The role includes assisting with personal care and providing emotional support, with flexible hours available. Ideal candidates are reliable and passionate about helping others. A full UK driving licence is required. Competitive benefits include paid travel time, flexible hours, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• Passion for helping others.
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Support with medication.
• Prepare nutritious meals.
• Help with shopping and light household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Reliable and honest

Experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service

Job description

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Rotherham.

At Hales Home Care, we know that great care starts with great people. Whether you're new to care or looking for a fresh start, we offer a rewarding career with job security, flexible hours and clear paths for progression.

Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference?

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Home Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer in Rotherham. If you’re ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we’d love to hear from you!

Areas covered: Rotherham, Maltby, Barnsley, and the surrounding villages.

Shift patterns:

Full Time: 0600 - 1400 and 1500 - 2200
Part time: 0600 - 1400 and 1500 - 2200
Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri
*Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may be available.

Requirements:

Right to work in the UK – Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time
Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

What makes a great Hales Care Assistant:

Passionate about helping others
A team player with good communication skills
Reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care
Experienced in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service (not essential)
Shares our values – committed to positive change, trust, professional excellence and delivering personalised care

As a Hales Care Assistant in Rotherham, you’ll support people to live safely and independently in their own homes by:

Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Supporting with medication
Preparing nutritious meals
Helping with shopping and light household tasks
Providing companionship and emotional support

We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success including:

Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates
Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
Paid induction and ongoing training and development
Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle

At Hales, we offer excellent perks and benefits including:

Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour
Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
Early Pay access with Hastee
FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app
Pension scheme and paid holidays
Free uniform and PPE

Ready to start your career in care? Apply today and become part of a team that truly values you. Your future in care starts with Hales.

About us

Since 1999, Hales Home Care has been delivering personalised, tech-enabled care to vulnerable people across the UK. We’re proud to support our communities with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.