Home Care Assistants

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
West Lancs Area
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Communication skills Personal care Medication administration IT skills Driving licence Care planning English speaking Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Seeking female carer’s who have a passion for caring for others. We cover the following areas Ormskirk, Burscough, Parbold, Wrightington and Skelmersdale. Afternoon and evening hours are available, full and part time hours, between 3pm – 11pm, covering tea times, bed times (also overnight sits), shopping and domestic visits.

Duties

  • Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Support clients in following their care plans and achieving their individual goals.
  • Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote social interaction.
  • Help with household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
  • Drive clients to appointments or social outings as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of client progress and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.
  • Medication administration.
  • Utilise IT skills to manage schedules, document care activities, and communicate with team members.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is preferred.
  • Understanding of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • A valid driving licence is essential for transporting clients.
  • Proficiency in IT applications for documentation and scheduling purposes.
  • A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Home Assistant.

Requirements

  • Full and clean UK Driving licence.
  • English speaking to communicate efficiently with our clients and staff.

Benefits

  • Referral programme (Refer a Friend £150).
  • Company pension.
  • Flexible working.
  • Contracted hours.
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay.
  • Free DBS.
  • Paid training (both online and classroom based).
  • Supported with personal development plans.
  • Shadowing included as part of induction process.
  • Templated rota.
  • Employee of The Month Awards, including spa days at Stocks Hall Health Club & Spa.

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