Home Care Assistant (Driver) - iCare

Bury Care Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend

Mileage paid

Pension

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Induction & shadowing

Care certificate training

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance

Uniform & PPE

Wellbeing support

Sustainability focus

Job summary

ICare Group is hiring Home Care Assistants in the Bury area. You will support people in their own homes, helping them stay independent with dignity and quality of life. Travel between clients is required and full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.

We offer a welcoming team, training, and opportunities for career progression within a sustainability-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and patient demeanour essential.
• Strong communication and reliability are required.
• Willingness to travel across the Bury area and work in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with washing, dressing and daily routines.
• Support with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Provide medication prompts per care plans.
• Perform wellbeing and safety checks.
• Assist with light household tasks to maintain a comfortable home.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Build positive, professional relationships with clients.
• Promote independence and person-centred care.
• Travel between clients' homes across the local community.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Reliable

Excellent communication

Flexible rota

Independent worker

Job description

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.

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 Bury area
• 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. Unfortunately at this time we do not have any availability to offer visa sponsorships.

Why Join ICare?

At ICare, our values are at the heart of everything we do and guide us every day:

• 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.

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
• 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 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 Halewood 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
• Weekly 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
• Opportunity to work for a sustainability-focused organisation

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 Bury and start a career where what you do truly matters.

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."