Care Assistant

<p>Job Description</p><br>Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.<br><p>Company Description</p><p>Location: Preston and surrounding areas (including Chorley, & South Ribble)</p><p>Pay: £12.71 per hour (£12.80 weekends), plus 25p mileage BLOCK PAY</p><p>Shifts: full-time, part-time, days, evenings, nights, weekends</p><p>Driver required: Yes – full UK licence and access to your own vehicle</p><p>We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.</p><p>We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.</p><p>What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:</p><ul><li>5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company in 2024</li><li>135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months</li><li>Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional</li></ul><p>At Guardian Homes, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Chorley.</p><p>Job Description</p><p>What you’ll do</p><p>Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same – life-changing.</p><p>You’ll support people through short-term and flexible care services, including:</p><ul><li>Short-term and respite care</li><li>Block hours of support in the home</li><li>Sitting services and companionship</li><li>Overnight care and support</li></ul><p>Your role will include:</p><ul><li>Supporting people to stay independent in their own homes</li><li>Offering companionship and reassurance</li><li>Assisting with medication, mobility, and mealtimes</li><li>Providing personal care with dignity and respect</li><li>Being a trusted part of a close-knit, local team</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><p>What we’re looking for:</p><p>No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.</p><p>We’re looking for people who are:</p><ul><li>Naturally caring and compassionate</li><li>Reliable and committed</li><li>Eager to learn (with our full training and support)</li></ul><p>Additional Information</p><p>Here’s what makes us different:</p><ul><li>Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey</li><li>Full training & paid induction - no experience needed</li><li>Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle</li><li>Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles</li><li>Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments</li><li>National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH</li><li>Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more</li></ul><p>Ready to apply? xwzovoh </p><p>Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.</p><p>Join Guardian Homecare in Preston today and be part of something meaningful.</p>