Home Care Assistant - (L20) - £125 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Paid mileage between calls

Fortnightly pay

Pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Care Certificate training

Job summary

ICare Group is recruiting Home Care Assistants to support clients in the Bootle area (L20). You will help people stay independent at home, maintaining dignity and quality of life.

Shifts are flexible across 7am–10pm, Monday to Sunday. The role offers a £13.45–£13.70 per hour wage, a £125 welcome bonus, and comprehensive training. No previous care experience is required as full induction is provided.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to care.
• Reliable and committed to duties.
• Flexible and able to work weekends.
• Driver applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with washing, dressing and daily routines.
• Help with meals and nutrition.
• Provide medication prompts and follow care plans.
• Conduct wellbeing and safety checks.
• Support with light household tasks to maintain a comfortable home.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Reliable & committed

Flexible shifts

Great communicators

Job description

Home Care Assistant - Bootle Area (L20) (Drivers & Walkers Welcome)

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Paid Mileage Between Care Calls (Drivers)

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 Bootle area (L20). 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

• Be able to work within the Bootle area (L20)
• Be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends
• Have a caring, compassionate and reliable approach
• Driver applicants must also:
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

Walker positions are also available within the Bootle area (L20).

Why Join ICare?

• 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
• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team

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 the Bootle area (L20) 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 (drivers)
• 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 Bootle (L20) and start a career where what you do truly matters.

"Because great care starts with great people."