Home Care Assistant (Driver) - £250 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Travel costs covered

Flexible hours

Induction & shadowing

Care Certificate training

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform and PPE

Carer awards

Wellbeing support team

Job summary

ICare Group in Runcorn (WA7) is seeking a Home Care Assistant with a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will travel across the local community, provide compassionate personal care at clients’ homes and support independence.

Full induction and ongoing training are provided; you will join a supportive care team delivering dignity, wellbeing and quality of life to people in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle.
• Be able to travel throughout the Runcorn (WA7) area.
• Have a valid right to work in the UK; and
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Assist with washing, dressing and daily routines.
• Support with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Provide medication prompts and support per care plans.
• Carry out wellbeing and safety checks.
• Assist with light household tasks and maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Build positive, professional relationships with the people you support.
• Promote independence, choice and person-centred care.
• Work as part of a supportive care team.
• Travel between clients' homes across the local community.

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Independent working

Right to work in UK

Willing to obtain Class 1 Insurance

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Runcorn (WA7)

What if your next job was more than just a job?

AtICare 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 acrossRuncorn (WA7).

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 afull UK driving licence;
• Have access toyour own vehicle;
• Be able to travel throughout theRuncorn (WA7) area;
• Have a valid right to work in the UK; 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:

Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.

We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.

We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

We value individuality and promote choice and independence.

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 aHome 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 lifes every day.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living locally toRuncorn (WA7)or within a reasonable travelling distance
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

• Paid mileage between care calls
• Travel costs covered where applicable (T&Cs apply)
• Weekly or fortnightly pay options
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• 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.

Join ICare in Runcorn (WA7) and start a career where what you do truly matters.

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"Because great care starts with great people."