Weekend Home Care Assistant - £250 Welcome Bonus


Company:	ICare Group
Salary:	£13.45 - £13.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WA6/WA7/WA8
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Weekend Home Care Assistant (Driver Preferred) - Helsby (WA6) & Runcorn (WA7/WA8)

💷 Competitive Hourly Rate

🎉 £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

🚗 Paid Mileage Between Care Calls

🕒 Thursday-Sunday Shifts Available

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 Helsby (WA6) and Runcorn (WA7/WA8) during our busy weekend period.

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:

✔ Be available to work Thursday-Sunday shifts

✔ Be able to travel throughout the Helsby and Runcorn areas

✔ Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle (preferred)

✔ Have a valid right to work in the UK

Applications that do not meet these requirements may 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 Weekend 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 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

✔ Available to work Thursday-Sunday

✔ Comfortable working independently within the community

✔ Living locally to Helsby, Runcorn or within a reasonable travelling distance

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

What You'll Receive

✅ £250 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

✅ £125 Refer a Friend Scheme

✅ Paid mileage between care calls

✅ Travel costs covered where applicable (T&Cs apply)

✅ Flexible weekend working opportunities

✅ Pension scheme

✅ 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.

Join ICare in Helsby and Runcorn 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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