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Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2026
Salary: £13.53 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2026
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Lotus Home Care
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

£13.53 per hour | Drivers Only | Full-Time or Part-Time | Barnsley Area

Make a Real Difference – Every Single Day

At Lotus Home Care, we’re not just another care provider – we’re an award-winning, compassionate team that puts people first. We're looking for kind, dedicated, and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our amazing team in Barnsley.

Whether you're an experienced carer or looking for a fresh, fulfilling role, full training is provided to help you thrive!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Care Assistant, you'll support our service users in their own homes, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently.

Your duties will include but not limited to:

Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
Medication support and health monitoring
Preparing meals and assisting with feeding
Supporting appointments and outings
Light household tasks (laundry, cleaning, shopping)
Working on a specialist care package (training provided)
We treat every client with dignity, respect, and compassion and we expect the same from you.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

What We Offer:

£13.53 per hour
Length of Service recognition
Company Pension
Blue Light Card
Ongoing training and development
Work with an award-winning care provider
Career progression opportunities
Full training on specialist packages
What We’re Looking For:

A caring, kind, and reliable attitude
Willingness to work every other weekend
Live in or near Barnsley
Must not require sponsorship
Driver with your own car
Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you truly make a difference, click Apply Now and join the Lotus family today.

We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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