Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cockermouth is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. You'll offer companionship, assist with daily living activities, and provide personal care while working within a close-knit team. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community and enjoy flexible work patterns.

Benefits

Paid mileage for local travel

Full training and paid induction

Flexible work patterns

Clear career progression

Enhanced leave for family events

Perks and discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; a caring demeanor is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support people to stay independent in their own homes.
• Offer companionship and reassurance.
• Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtimes.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Reliable and committed

Eager to learn

Job description

Location: Cockermouth and surrounding areas

Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

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.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• In 2024, 5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Human Support Group, 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 Cockermouth.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life‑changing.

You’ll:

• Support people to stay independent in their own homes
• Offer companionship and reassurance
• Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtimes
• Be a trusted part of a close‑knit, local team
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Eager to learn (with our full training and support)
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Human Support Group in Cockermouth today and be part of something meaningful.