HCA (Driver) - St Helens £125 Welcome Bonus


Company:	ICare Group
Salary:	£13.45 - £13.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WA9/WA10/WA11
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Home Care Assistant (Driver Required) - St Helens

💷 £13.45 - £13.70 per hour

🎉 £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

🚗 Paid Mileage Between Care Calls

🕒 Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

What if your next job was more than just a job?

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 St Helens

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

To be considered for this position, you must:

✔ Hold a full UK driving licence

✔ Have access to your own vehicle

✔ Be able to travel throughout the St Helens area

✔ Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

Applications that do not meet these requirements will unfortunately not be progressed.

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.

These aren't just words on a page. They're the values that guide us every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home Care Assistant, 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 shopping

✅ Offering companionship and emotional support

✅ Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support

✅ Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care

✅ Maintaining accurate records and following care plans

✅ 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 weekends

✔ Comfortable working independently within the community

✔ Living locally to St Helens or within a reasonable travelling distance

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

What You'll Receive

✅ £13.45 - £13.70 per hour

✅ £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

✅ £125 Refer a Friend Scheme

✅ Paid mileage between care calls

✅ Travel expenses covered where applicable, including tolls, bridges and tunnels (T&Cs apply)

✅ Weekly or fortnightly pay options (service dependent)

✅ 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

✅ Opportunity to work for a company committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030

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.

Join ICare in St Helens and start a career where what you do truly matters.

Apply today and become part of the ICare family.

#ICare

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Because great care starts with great people."

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