Domiciliary Home Care Assistant (NOT A SPONSORED POSITION)
Locations: Wakefield & Pontefract
Yorkshire Homecare Ltd is recruiting Domiciliary Home Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. We have full-time and part-time positions available, offering full-day working patterns.
Shift Patterns (Full-Day Availability)
Full-day availability across set days, including but not limited to:
* Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
* Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
* Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
* Friday and Saturday only
(Exact rotas discussed at interview.)
About Us
At Yorkshire Homecare Ltd, our core values are kindness, trust, respect, and excellence. These values guide our commitment to safe recruitment and delivering high-quality care to vulnerable adults in their own homes.
We always ask ourselves:
"Would my mum be happy with that?"
If the answer is no, we work to improve.
Key Responsibilities
* Personal care (washing, dressing, continence care)
* Medication support and administration
* Meal preparation and shopping
* Light domestic duties (cleaning, laundry)
* Companionship and emotional support
You will be required to travel independently to your first call and return home from your last call of the day.
What We Offer
* Full-time and part-time opportunities
* Competitive rates of pay
* Holiday pay
* Flexible working (including evenings and weekends)
* Full induction training and ongoing support
* Free uniform
* Free food
* Company events
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Immediate starts available
Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must:
* Be 18 years or older
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold a full UK driving licence
* Have access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes
* Be willing to travel (up to 50%)
* Have good spoken and written English
Please note: This position is NOT eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking caring, reliable, and compassionate individuals who want to make a real difference. While the role can be demanding, it is highly rewarding.
You must be:
* Respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive
* Passionate about delivering high-quality care
* Willing to learn and develop within the care sector
Previous care experience is preferred but not essential, as full training is provided.
Essential / Desirable Criteria
* Current DBS (support available if required)
* Two previous UK work references
* Right to work in the UK
* Kind and caring attitude
* Willingness to complete safeguarding and ongoing training
Job Details
* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero-hours contract
* Work Location: On the road
* Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Application Questions
* Do you have a DBS registered on the update service?
* Do you have access to your own car for work purposes?
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Referral programme
* UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
* Do you have an DBS on the update service?
* Do you have your own car that you can use for work purposes?
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (required)
Work Location: On the road