Home Care Assistant (Driver Required)

Icare Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Paid mileage

Travel expenses

Pension

Flexible hours

Induction & shadowing

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Job summary

ICare Group is seeking a Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) to support people in their own homes across the Birkenhead area. You will provide compassionate care, help with daily routines and stay responsive to individual needs while traveling between clients.

We offer training and ongoing support, a £13.45–£13.70 hourly rate, a £250 Welcome Bonus and other benefits. Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle and be able to travel across the Birkenhead area.
• 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

Compassionate

Reliable

Flexible

Communication

Independent working

Birkenhead local

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required)

2026-09-19T01:39:29

Chester, Cheshire, GB, CH1 1

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2026-10-18T03:44:16.917

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

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

#ICare Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."