Care Assistant

Company Description

In 2015, we proudly became one of the first three home care providers in England to be rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, and the first in the North West. We have since achieved a double ‘Outstanding’ rating across four of the five key lines of enquiry, with the fifth rated ‘Good’, and we are delighted to have retained our ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating for over 10 years.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Care Professional – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference? As a Care Professional with Home Instead West Lancashire and Chorley, every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone's life and support them to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own home.

Whether you are just starting your career in care or looking for a more rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

What You will Do as a Care Professional:

Your role will be varied, fulfilling, and always person-centred. You will be a vital part of your Clients’ daily lives, offering compassionate, respectful support with:

• Keeping Clients safe and secure in their own homes
• Building trusted relationships and sharing meaningful moments together
• Encouraging independence and wellbeing
• Supporting personal care routines with dignity and kindness
• Assisting with medication reminders and preparing nutritious meals

When meeting Clients for the first time, Care Professionals are fully briefed and formally introduced with an experienced member of the team that is already familiar with the Client.

What We Are Looking For:

No experience? No problem – we provide award-winning training (Princess Royal Training Awards and City & Guilds accreditations) and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role and develop valuable skillsets.

We are looking for people who are:

• Kind-hearted, compassionate, and motivated to help others
• Flexible with their availability (full-time or part-time hours available)
• Ideally car drivers (although alternative transport methods will be considered)
• Based in or near: Skelmersdale, Up Holland, Rainford, Parbold, or surrounding villages

Please Note: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are not a licensed sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Why Join Home Instead?

We are not just another care company – we are proud to be one of the Top Three Employers in the UK (Financial Times 2025). Here is what we offer:

• £15 per hour (for all hours during day, evening, overnight, and weekend) and paid mileage
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay rate (£30 per hour)
• Subsidised fuel allowance (paid mileage)
• Fully funded Care Certificate Qualification
• Personal employee awards and recognition
• £150 - £300 refer a friend bonus.
• Award-winning training and career development opportunities
• Fully funded DBS application
• Exclusive Home Instead employee perks and benefits available
• Access to exclusive discounts with the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Program - Support for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• A friendly, inclusive, and people-first culture
• Pension scheme available

About Home Instead West Lancashire and Chorley:

We are a proud, locally, and family-owned care provider rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, committed to supporting adults and older adults in our local community. Our mission is simple – to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families and pioneer greater professionalism within care work.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click the blue ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this advert and take the first step toward a truly rewarding career as a Care Professional.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01695 589071 or email recruitment@homeinsteadwlc.co.uk – we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Home Instead West Lancashire and Chorley is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of all Clients. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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