OverviewCare Assistant - Part Time

role at

Optimo Care Group . Choices Homecare is part of the Optimo Care Group and collaborates with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused care.

With over 1,500 dedicated employees and a strong presence across multiple regions, we provide homecare, supported living, and specialist support with person-centred solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.

Base pay rangeThis range is provided by Optimo Care Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the RoleWe are looking for Care Workers who embody our

PRIDE

values and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference. You’ll support individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own home and community, empowering them to live the life they choose. This is a domiciliary care role (home care).

Role detailsRole Type:

Part Time

Shift Patterns:

Monday 6.45am–11.45am

Tuesday 6.45am–11.45am

Wednesday 6.45am–11.45am

Alternative Thursday 6.45am–11.45am

Every Thursday 3.00pm–5.30pm

Alternative Friday 11.30am–1.30pm; 3.00pm–5.30pm; 6.30pm–9.00pm

Alternative Saturday and Sunday 6.45am–11.45am; 6.30pm–9.00pm

Location:

Barnsley, Penistone and the surrounding areas

This role requires you to be physically present in a specific geographic area due to the nature of the work (e.g. on-call duties, rapid response needs, rota-based care, or services sensitive to travel time).

If you live 30 minutes outside the area and do not intend to relocate, this could significantly impact your ability to perform the role safely and reliably, for example, reaching service users on time or being available for urgent visits.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Benefits

Flexible Working: Full-time, part time or permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work-life balance.

Comprehensive Training: Optimo learning academy - Ongoing training and development to help you grow within the role and the company.

Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Supportive Team Environment: A friendly and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

Employee Assistance Program: Health assured EAP, ensuring professional support is always available for whatever life throws at you, because your wellbeing matters.

Reward Gateway - Whether it is giving thanks to colleagues, celebrating meaningful anniversaries, or saving money on your day-to-day spending, our reward and recognition platform provides you with access to a wide range of non-salary benefits and genuine shopping discounts.

£250 Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Receive a £250 bonus when you refer someone who successfully joins the team.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting individuals with personal care needs such as washing, dressing, and toileting

Assisting with medication administration and documentation in line with care plans

Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking where required

Promoting independence and encouraging service users to engage in daily living tasks

Building positive relationships with individuals and their families

Supporting emotional well-being and recognising signs of distress or changes in behaviour

Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors

Ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in the home

Respecting confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries at all times

What You’ll Need

A caring, compassionate approach

A commitment to putting people first

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Experience preferred but not essential - full training provided

Driving licence and own vehicle essential (We pay 30p per mile fuel allowance)

Weekend availability (alternative weekends or 1 day per weekend)

Our

PRIDE

values: PERSON CENTRED, RESPONSIVE, INNOVATIVE, DELIGHT, ENGAGEMENT.

Our PRIDE Values

PERSON CENTRED – Putting the individual at the heart of our service.

RESPONSIVE – Delivering well-coordinated and planned services that result in effective outcomes.

INNOVATIVE – Continuously developing and improving our services to adapt to changing needs.

DELIGHT – Ensuring every individual service user, customer, commissioner, and stakeholder is delighted by the service we provide.

ENGAGEMENT – Providing opportunities for staff, service users, and stakeholders to fully engage in the life and direction of our organisation.

Ready to bring your PRIDE to care? Apply now.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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