Home Care Assistant / Care Professional

Home Instead; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Instead seeks dedicated Home Care Assistants in Castleford to support clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and home help. A compassionate approach and reliable transport are essential, with opportunities for career progression through NVQs in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Paid Introduction and Training

Employee Referral Scheme

Pension and Holiday Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach valued over experience.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, companionship, and home help.
• Assist with medication and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Teamwork

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Home Care Assistant / Care Professional, Castleford

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Castleford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

As a Home InsteadCare Professional, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting clients in their own homes. Your tasks may include:

• Personal care
• Companionship
• Home help
• Assisting with medication
• Meal preparation
• Work as part of a team, effectively communication with the office team as well as other care professionals.

Requirements:

• Compassionate Approach: We value kindness and a caring nature over experience. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to help, we want to hear from you.
• Reliable Transport: Access to a reliable form of transport (such as a car) is essential.
• Availability: Commit to a minimum of 10hours per week, including mornings, evenings and every other weekend.
• Location: Be based in or around the Garforth, Castleford, Pontefractarea.
• Transport: Must have full UK Driving License and access to vehicle.

What We Offer:

• Paid Introduction and Training: Get started with confidence through our paid induction and shadowing calls.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Refer friends or family and earn rewards.
• Pension and Holiday Pay: Enjoy additional benefits.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to complete qualifications such as NVQ in Health and Social Care.

If you’re ready for a change from your current role—whether it’s in retail, hospitality, supermarket, cleaning, or office administration—click “apply now.” Our team will be in touch to discuss how we can make a difference together.

Note: This role is UK-based, and right-to-work verification is part of the recruitment process. All applicants will undergo a face-to-face interview at our office in Castleford. Due to our clients living in rural areas, a valid driving license and reliable transport are required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10-16 per week with potential to increase if desired.

Qualifications

No qualifications required, as full induction training is provided with ongoing development and support.

Applicants must have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

What We Look For in You, Our Care Professionals:

• Adaptability and a personable nature.
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

If any questions, please feel welcome to call us on 01977 801070 for more information.