Home Care Assistant, DRIVER - £125 Welcome bonus

ICare Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Paid mileage between care calls

Travel expenses covered

Fortnightly pay

Pension

Flexible working opportunities

Induction and shadowing shifts

Care Certificate training

Career progression

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform and PPE

Recognition initiatives

Wellbeing and support team

Job summary

ICare Group in Sefton is seeking Home Care Assistants who are caring, compassionate and reliable to support people at home across Sefton. This role requires a driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with flexible hours from 7am to 10pm across Monday to Sunday.

You will be trained and supported, with pay of £13.45 to £13.70 per hour, a welcome bonus, and a refer-a-friend scheme. Mileage is paid between care calls and travel expenses may be covered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate demeanour.
• Reliable and committed to duties.
• Great communication with clients and team.
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota.
• Living locally to Sefton or nearby is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support with washing, dressing and daily routines.
• Assist with meals and nutrition.
• Provide medication prompts as per care plans.
• Carry out wellbeing and safety checks.
• Support light household tasks and maintain a comfortable home.

Skills

Caring

Compassion

Reliable

Communication

Flexible

Local to Sefton

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Sefton

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£125 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 Sefton. 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

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence;
• Have access to your own vehicle;
• Be able to travel throughout the Sefton area; 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
• 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 Sefton 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
• £125 Welcome 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 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.

Join ICare in Sefton and start a career where what you do truly matters.

"Because great care starts with great people."