Job Description:
Join our Team as a Home Care Assistant - Become a Local Hero in Your Community
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals within their own homes.
£250 Signing Bonus for contracts of 30+ hours/week (paid after 3 months of employment).
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of people in Barrow, Dalton, Askam and Ulverston?
At MSH Healthcare, we don’t just provide care — we help people live independently, safely and happily in the place they love most: their own home. As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals with compassion, dignity and respect. You’ll be more than a carer — you’ll be a trusted companion, a reassuring presence, and sometimes the highlight of someone’s day.
No two days are ever the same, but your purpose always will be: delivering outstanding, person-centred care that truly matters.
Your role may include:
- Providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity
- Supporting with medication reminders
- Assisting with shopping and daily tasks
- Offering companionship and meaningful conversation
- Helping individuals maintain independence and confidence
If you are kind, patient, reliable and genuinely passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Bring
- A caring, empathetic and respectful nature
- Flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility
- A genuine desire to make a positive impact
- Must be 18 years or older
- A valid UK driving licence
- Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
What We Offer You
- Competitive Pay Starting from £27,040 per year (based on a full-time contract), plus client uplifts ranging from £0.50–£4.50 per hour.
- Overtime paid at £17/hr to start
- Guaranteed Hours & Stability Permanent contracts with flexible rota schedules and alternate weekends off.
- Paid Travel Time You are paid for your travel time between visits.
- Block Shifts Available Helping you maximise your time and earnings.
- £250 Signing Bonus For 30+ hour contracts (paid after 3 months).
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Full Support, Every Step of the Way 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Programme and a supportive, approachable management team who genuinely listen.
- Real Career Progression Full nurse-led training, fully funded nationally accredited qualifications, and excellent long-term career opportunities within our growing organisation.
About MSH Healthcare
We proudly support over 120 individuals across Furness, Kendal and surrounding areas. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional, individualised care that puts people first.
Our Home Care Assistants are at the heart of everything we do — empowering people to make choices, maintain independence and live fulfilling lives.
From day one, you’ll receive a structured welcome programme designed to set you up for success. We are committed to investing in your development, building your skills, and helping you create a long-term career in care — not just a job.
When you join MSH Healthcare, you join a team that values professionalism, compassion and community impact.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
MSH Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can see the difference you make every single day — and build a secure, rewarding future — we would love to welcome you to the MSH Healthcare team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to legally work full time in the UK? *We're sorry, but our company does not hold any licences for additional sponsorships at this time**
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to legally work full time in the UK? We're sorry, but our company does not hold any licences for additional sponsorships at this time*
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK drivers licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
