Home Care Support Worker

Equals One Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Full training

Uniform and PPE provided

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is seeking caring, reliable people to join our team of Care Assistants, supporting customers in their own homes across Halifax and Brighouse. No prior care experience required; full training will be provided and you’ll receive induction.

You will visit clients, help with personal care, meals, light housework, and medication reminders while keeping records and following care plans.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
• Existing right to work in the UK is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers in their homes and provide support based on individual care plans.
• Assist with personal care, meals, light housework and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and help maintain independence, with accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Reliability

Job description

Home Care Support Worker

Locations: Halifax & Brighouse

£13.00 per hour + 25p per mile

Flexible shifts: 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm

Full training provided

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this role.

Please note: Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.

Looking for a job where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's day?

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is looking for kind, reliable people to join our team of Care Assistants, supporting customers in their own homes across Halifax and Brighouse.

You don't necessarily need previous care experience.What matters most is that you're compassionate, dependable and comfortable helping people with the everyday things that allow them to stay safe, happy and independent at home.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a completely new career, we'll give you the training and ongoing support you need.

Duties

No two days in care are exactly the same.You will visit customers in their own homes and provide support based on their individual needs.

This could include:

• Helping with washing, dressing and other personal care
• Supporting customers with medication
• Preparing meals and helping with food and nutrition
• Helping with light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
• Providing companionship and a friendly face
• Supporting customers to maintain their independence
• Following individual care plans and keeping accurate records
• Getting to know the people you support and noticing when something doesn't seem quite right

Sometimes the most important part of the visit is simply taking the time to have a chat and make sure someone is okay.

The ideal candidate

You don't need to have worked as a Care Assistant before, as full training will be provided.

You will need:

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach
• Good communication skills
• To be reliable and comfortable working independently
• The confidence to support people with personal care
• A genuine desire to help people live independently in their own homes

Previous experience in care is welcome, but it isn't essential.

What you'll receive

• £13.00 per hour
• 25p mileage allowance per mile
• Flexible shift patterns
• Morning shifts from 7am-2pm
• Evening shifts from 4pm-10pm
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support from a friendly local team
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Why Bluebird Care?

Care isn't just about completing a list of tasks.It's about treating people with dignity, getting to know them and helping them continue living life on their own terms.

You'll be trusted to work independently, but you'll have a supportive team behind you whenever you need them.

If you're caring, dependable and would like a role where the work you do genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford as a Care Assistant.

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

DBS checks and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practice.

INDHS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy.You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application.Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.