Care Worker (Driver Required)

Job description

Home Care Worker (Driver Required) - Chaddesden (DE21)

• £12.71 - £12.96 per hour
• £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Paid Mileage Between Care Calls for Drivers
• Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

Make a Difference in Your Local Community

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 Chaddesden and the surrounding areas.

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

Walking Positions

• No driving licence required
• Able to travel between service users within your local area
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working independently in the community

Driving Positions

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle
• Be able to travel throughout the Chaddesden area
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

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.

Together, these values inspire us to deliver exceptional care every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home 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
• 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:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living in Chaddesden or within a reasonable travelling distance

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

• £12.71 - £12.96 per hour
• £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Blue 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.

Help us deliver outstanding care and make a real difference to the lives of local people every day.

Apply today and become part of the ICare family.

#ICare

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Care locally. Change lives daily."

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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