Home Care Assistant - Driver - £250 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend

Paid mileage

Travel expenses covered

Fortnightly pay

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Full induction and shadowing

Job summary

ICare Group in Birkenhead is seeking Home Care Assistants with a driving requirement to support people at home across CH41-CH43 areas. Earn £13.45-£13.70 per hour with a £250 welcome bonus and paid mileage between care calls.

You will receive training, flexible hours from 7am to 10pm, and a supportive team. If you value independence and dignity, this role offers a rewarding career with progression.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle.
• Be able to travel throughout the Birkenhead area.
• Be willing to obtain 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
• 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

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Great communication

Flexible

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Birkenhead Area - CH41, CH42 & CH43

£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 the Birkenhead area.

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 Birkenhead area
• Be willing to obtain 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 Birkenhead 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
• Travel expenses covered where applicable (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 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.

#ICare

I inclusion | C compassion | A aspire | R respect | E empowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."