Care Assistant Rapid Response

Halescare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in Sheffield is seeking Home Care Assistants to join their Rapid Response team. You will be responsible for assisting individuals to live independently, providing personal care, medication support, and companionship. No previous experience is required, but a passion for helping others and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers paid training, career development opportunities, and various perks including a generous mileage allowance and a unique well-being program. Join us and make a difference!

Benefits

Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Refer a Friend bonus up to £517

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Free uniform & PPE

Comprehensive Well-being Programme with therapy sessions

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• No experience necessary; backgrounds in hospitality, retail, and customer service welcomed.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care routines.
• Supporting medication and meal preparation.
• Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Reliability

Job description

# Care Assistant Rapid Response## Job IntroductionWe are looking for Home Care Assistants / Carers / Care Workers to join our Rapid Response team in Sheffield.Duties will include responding to short notice care needs, hospital discharges, and supporting the team with care planning, assessments and quality checks. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.* Areas covered\** Sheffield S2, Wybourn, Fairleigh, Manor, Hyde Park* Sheffield S35, Chapeltown, High Green* Shifts available\** Block shift* 2 week rolling rota* Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday* Week 2: Wednesday Thursday and Friday.TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING A TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP. At Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day. Your Role as a Home Care AssistantAs a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Sheffield to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.Responsibilities include: * Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)* Supporting medication and meal preparation* Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs* Providing companionship and emotional supportTo apply, you will need to be: * Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support* A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude* Strong communication skills both verbal and written* No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds* Willingness to learn and develop new skillsWhat We Offer – More Than Just Care Your Hales Perks include: * Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile* Early Pay access with Hastee* FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers* Refer a Friend bonus up to £517* Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards* Enhanced bank holiday rates* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes* Pension scheme & subsidised insurance* Free uniform & PPE* Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app* Health and Financial Well-being SupportTraining & Career Development Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide: * Paid, comprehensive training* Ongoing coaching and support* Funded qualifications & apprenticeships* Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management rolesStart your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career. Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success. Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.compassion into a career with Hales Homecare! No experience is needed as paid training via our own Internal Training Team is provided. The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Care Assistant Rapid Response* **Salary** £12.50 per hour* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** halesgroup/TP/918/699* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Visitor Services* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 9 January, 2026