Home Care Worker - £250 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Travel costs covered for tolls and: to

Flexible working opportunities

Full induction and paid shadowing

Care Certificate training

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Free uniform and PPE

Employee recognition

Wellbeing and support team

Structured local rotas

Job summary

ICare Group in Runcorn is seeking Home Care Assistants (Driver) to support people in their own homes across the local area. You will help clients stay independent, maintain dignity and overall wellbeing with compassionate, person-centred care.

Applicants should have care experience in the UK, a valid right to work in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if needed. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care within the UK.
• Caring and compassionate approach.
• Reliable and committed and professional.
• Flexible and able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Support 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.
• Following care plans, policies and safeguarding procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Care experience in UK

Compassionate care

Reliable

Job description

Home Care Assistant (Driver) - Runcorn (WA7/WA8)

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 experienced, caring and compassionateHome Care Assistantsto join our Home Care team supporting people acrossRuncorn and surrounding areas.

If you already have UK care experience and want to work for a supportive organisation that values its people as much as the individuals we support, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Information Before You Apply

• Haveaccess to your own vehicle;
• Have avalid right to work in the UK; and
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Worker, 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
• Following care plans, policies and safeguarding procedures
• 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:

• Experienced in providing care within the UK
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and professional
• 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 Runcorn or within a reasonable travelling distance

What You'll Receive

• Paid mileage between care calls
• Travel costs covered for tolls and bridges (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
• Structured local rotas and ongoing management support

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 and start a career where what you do truly matters.

"Because great care starts with great people."