Home Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 to £16.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Paid Mileage (30p per mile) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Care Collection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DHC1 |
Summary
Right to work in the UK required
Why join us?
We believe great care starts with caring for our team. As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll be supported, valued, and rewarded.
What we offer:
Pay from £13.00–£16.00 per hour (bank holidays £16 p/h)
Paid mileage between visits (30p per mile)
One-hour minimum visits – no rushing, time to build relationships
Alternate weekends off and rotas given 4 weeks in advance
28 days paid holiday (pro rata) and pension scheme
Fully paid training and support to gain diploma qualifications
Carer awards, referral scheme, and a supportive, friendly team
About the role
We are looking for a carer to work 7am to 1pm Monday to Friday and alternate weekends.
You’ll support people in their own homes, helping them live independently with dignity and respect. This may include medication support, personal care, meal preparation, light household tasks, and companionship.
About you
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we’d love to hear from you.
All you need is:
A caring, empathetic nature
Good communication skills
Reliability and flexibility
A driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
Full training and ongoing support provided. We also value unpaid caring experience.
About us - The Care Collection
We are an award-winning home care provider who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme