Care Assistant

Job description

If you're looking for a career where your caring nature can truly shine and make a real difference, you're in the right place. Home Instead loves to welcome new care assistants to our team, supporting clients in the comfort of their own homes across Wakefield.

Job DescriptionCare Professional – One‐Hour Visits | Time to Care | Local Support | £13.25 per hour +Mileage

Here at Home Instead , we believe care should never be rushed.

That's why every visit we deliver is a minimum of one hour , creating the time and space for genuine, person‐centred relationships.

If you want a role where quality and dignity matter, and where you're supported to do the job properly, you might be a great fit for our team in Wakefield.

What You'll Receive

£13.25 per hour

Double time on bank holidays

12–16 hours to start (more as the rota grows)

Every second weekend off

Full training – no experience needed

City & Guilds-accredited dementia training available

Supportive, respectful local management

Guaranteed hours available after successful probation

Employee Assistance Programme

Your AvailabilityWe're looking for people who can work:

7am–2.30pm and 3.45pm – 9.45pm shifts

Alternate weekends (essential for this role)

Some flexibility to support client continuity

How You'll Make a DifferenceOur clients rely on us for stability, respect, and genuine human connection. Your visits may include:

Companionship and meaningful conversation

Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)

Light household tasks

Meal preparation

Attending appointments or shopping

Who We're Looking ForYou do not need care experience.

Values matter far more.

You might be ideal if you are:

Kind, patient and reliable

Comfortable working independently

Honest about your availability

Motivated to make a real difference

A driver with access to your own car

Why Our Care Professionals Choose Home Instead

Time to care properly — not rushed 15‐minute tasks

Honest communication and realistic expectations

Consistency of clients

A team culture built on respect, not pressure

Managers who listen, support and act

Qualifications

Valid UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees

Preferred Qualifications:

Health and Safety awareness or basic training

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretionPhysical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks

Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development

Reliable transport and punctuality record

Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English