Care Assistant
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Job Description
Care 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
30p mileage between clients
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
Refer a Friend: £300
Your Availability
We’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 Difference
Our 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
Medication prompts
Meal preparation
Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need care experience.
Values matter far more.
You might be ideal if you are:
Kind, patient and reliable
Comfortable working independently
Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
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
What Happens Next
Once you apply, you’ll receive an acknowledgement and your application is then reviewed and if you meet the criteria, then you will be able to arrange for us to give you a call and have a chat about the job.
If we’re a good match for each other, then we will invite you for an inteview at our office.
We look forward to meeting you!
Care 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
30p mileage between clients
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
Refer a Friend: £300
Your Availability
We’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 Difference
Our 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
Medication prompts
Meal preparation
Attending appointments or shopping
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need care experience.
Values matter far more.
You might be ideal if you are:
Kind, patient and reliable
Comfortable working independently
Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
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
What Happens Next
Once you apply, you’ll receive an acknowledgement and your application is then reviewed and if you meet the criteria, then you will be able to arrange for us to give you a call and have a chat about the job.
If we’re a good match for each other, then we will invite you for an inteview at our office.
We look forward to meeting you!
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