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Start a career in a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career advancement. MAKE CARING YOUR CAREER!

Hales Home Care is recruiting for Community Care Workers / Care Assistants in and around Huddersfield to provide person-centred care to people in the own homes, maintaining their health and well-being and retain their independence. Working as part of our local team, you will be supporting individuals with their personal care routines, including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs. You will ensure they have grocery supplies, help them take their medication, provide warm and nourishing meals, and help with light domestic chores.

New to care?

Whether you have previous experience caring for a loved one, worked in retail, or simply looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a comprehensive training to further develop your skills. As part of our team, you will receive ongoing support and coaching, enabling you to become a confident and successful Care Assistant in just a matter of weeks! While having a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferrable, we also have work accessible via bicycle or E-bikes. For more information, please apply now. Areas covered: Huddersfield (HD2, HD3, HD4, HD5, HD7), Dewsbury, Whyke, Newsome, Almondbury, Bradley, Paddock, Dalton, Fenay Bridge, and the surrounding villages.

Shifts available

• 6am - 2pm
• 3pm - 10pm
• 6am - 10pm

Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available – contact us to discuss

Why choose Hales?

• FREE Blue Light Card
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• Up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends
• Reward and recognition scheme: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Generous mileage allowance
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Car salary scheme
• Cyclescheme including E-bikes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support
• Online Zumba Fitness Programme
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
• Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
• Free uniform and PPE
• Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Career advancement opportunities (Fully funded NVQ qualifications)

The Care Assistant Role

• Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs.
• Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies.
• Assisting individuals in taking their medication.
• Preparing warm and nourishing meals.
• Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs.
• Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals.

The Ideal Hales Care Assistant

• Passionate about helping others.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Honest and committed to delivery high quality care and support
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records
• Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or other service industry is welcome but not essential.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this role.