Home Care Assistant
Radfield Home Care
£13.50-13.80 per hour
Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8NL, United Kingdom
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Radfield Home Care
Radfield Home Care provide home care services.
Job description from Radfield Home Care
Radfield Home Care - Wakefield & Huddersfield
Permanent | Full-time and Part-time roles available
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference - and have the time to do your job properly?
At Radfield Home Care, we provide high-quality, relationship-led care with time, consistency and strong support - not rushed visits or unrealistic schedules. We focus on building genuine relationships and delivering care you can feel proud of.
Please note: We are recruiting for full time and part time roles, both will include early morning and evening shifts and alternate weekends on a 2 weekly rolling rota.
About the role
You'll be supporting people in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity and quality of life - often becoming a familiar, trusted part of their routine.
Our care is fully managed by an experienced office team, so you'll always feel supported. Visits are planned properly, with a focus on consistency, communication and unhurried care.
What you'll be doing
Personal care and daily routines
Medication support
Companionship and meaningful conversation
Supporting independence at home
Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes
Working patterns
We operate a 2-week rolling rota designed to support consistency for both clients and our team.
Roles available:
Part-time
Full-time
Early Bird shifts
Shift patterns include a mix of mornings, evenings and alternate weekends on a 2 weekly rolling rota.
Please note: This role is not suitable for school-hours-only availability (Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm).
What we're looking for
A caring, compassionate and reliable approach
Someone who takes pride in their work
Strong communication and teamwork
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
You may already have care experience - or be looking for a more meaningful role where you can make a real difference.
Full training is provided.
Please note: This role is currently female only, in line with specific client needs.
Why join Radfield Home Care
We are a family-run, premium home care provider focused on delivering high-quality, relationship-led care - with time, consistency and strong professional support behind you.
Our approach includes:
Unhurried, relationship-led care
Consistent clients and agreed visit times
A fully managed service with strong office support
Clear communication and well-structured care planning
A supportive team where you're never on your own
We're proud to be recognised for the quality of our care:
Outstanding for Caring (CQC)
9.9/10 rating on Homecare.co.uk
Multiple national and local awards
Pay & benefits
£13.50 per hour weekdays
£13.80 per hour weekends
Paid travel time at full rate
45p per mile mileage
Vehicle maintenance support scheme
Paid training and ongoing development
Clear progression opportunities within the business
Company pension
Supportive, well-managed team environment
No rushed visits - time to care properly
Apply now
If you're looking for a role where you can feel valued, supported and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Department Care Operations Role Care Assistant Locations Wakefield & Huddersfield (West Yorkshire) Hourly salary £12.71 - £13.8
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Radfield Home Care pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Radfield Home Care pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Radfield Home Care pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do care assistants jobs at Radfield Home Care spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
60% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Radfield Home Care?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for care assistants at Radfield Home Care to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Radfield Home Care?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Radfield Home Care managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Radfield Home Care?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Radfield Home Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Radfield Home Care?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Radfield Home Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
80% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do care assistants at Radfield Home Care recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Radfield Home Care?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Radfield Home Care is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Radfield Home Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
Support from management and colleagues.
Flexible working hours.Worst thing
Driving long distances.
Can be stressful.Report this reviewSenior carer at Radfield Home Care, March 2024
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