Home Care Assistant

Ready to Start Your Superhero Career?

Make a real difference in people’s own homes, supporting independence, dignity and wellbeing. Full nurse-led training is provided, so direct care experience is not essential; a valid UK driving licence, reliability and compassion are required.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Carer, Trainee Carer

Benefits include: Full nurse-led training, funded accredited qualifications, predictable rota schedules and long-term career opportunities are available.

SALARY: From £13.00 per Hour, with client uplifts available; overtime from £17.00 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and surrounding Towns

JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time Jobs Available

WORKING HOURS:

Part-Time Shifts:

• 7:00am–3:00pm
• 3:00pm–11:00pm

Full-Time Shifts between the Hours of:

• 7:00am–11:00pm

Set shift pattern with alternate weekends off

JOB OVERVIEW

Make a meaningful difference through a Home Care Assistant / Support Worker position focused on independence, dignity, companionship and person-centred support in people’s own homes.

As a Home Care Assistant / Support Worker you’ll join a friendly care team, providing support shaped around each person’s individual needs, preferences and wellbeing.

Development is built into the Home Care Assistant / Support Worker position through nurse-led training, funded accredited qualifications, ongoing learning and career opportunities.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Home Care Assistant / Support Worker include:

• Personal Care: Provide respectful personal care tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Medication Support: Support with or administer medication in line with care plans and training
• Shopping Support: Complete shopping calls as required
• Companionship and Emotional Support: Provide friendly conversation, reassurance and emotional support
• Independence and Wellbeing: Promote dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing
• Care Plans and Reporting: Follow individual care plans and report concerns appropriately
   

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Caring, empathetic, respectful and flexible approach
• Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality care
• Valid UK driving licence
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the hours required, as visa sponsorship is not available
• Willingness to complete required pre-employment checks, including relevant barred-list checks where applicable

DESIRABLE

• Previous care experience

BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rates starting from £13.00, with client uplifts available
• Overtime pay starting from £17.00 per hour
• Predictable rota schedules
• Permanent contract of employment
• Travel time between visits paid at National Minimum Wage
• Access to a 24/7 employee wellbeing programme
• Full nurse-led training
• Fully funded, nationally accredited qualifications
• Excellent long-term career opportunities within a growing business
• Friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are listened to and valued

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check