Weekend Home Care Assistant - £250 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend

Paid mileage

Travel costs covered

Flexible weekend hours

Pension scheme

Induction & shadowing

Care Certificate training

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance

Uniform & PPE

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ICare Group is looking for Weekend Home Care Assistants to support people in Helsby (WA6) and Runcorn (WA7/WA8) during busy weekend periods. If you’re caring, reliable and want to help others live independently at home, this role could be for you.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are preferred. You’ll receive training and ongoing support, travel between clients, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Be available to work Thursday-Sunday shifts
• Be able to travel throughout the Helsby and Runcorn areas
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle (preferred)
• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Previous care experience welcome but not essential; full training provided

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

Communicator

Driver

Local travel

Job description

What You'll Receive

• £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Weekend Home Care Assistant (Driver Preferred) - Helsby (WA6) & Runcorn (WA7/WA8)

Competitive Hourly Rate

• £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Paid Mileage Between Care Calls
• Thursday-Sunday Shifts Available

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 Helsby (WA6) and Runcorn (WA7/WA8) during our busy weekend period.

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 available to work Thursday-Sunday shifts
• Be able to travel throughout the Helsby and Runcorn areas
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle (preferred); and
• Have a valid right to work in the UK

Applications that do not meet these requirements may 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 Weekend 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

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Available to work Thursday-Sunday
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living locally to Helsby, Runcorn or within a reasonable travelling distance
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You’ll Receive

• £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Travel costs covered where applicable (T&Cs apply)
• Flexible weekend working opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunitiesBlue 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.

#ICare

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

Because great care starts with great people.