Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 17,220 - 17,633; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage for travel

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly leave policies

Perks and discounts including Blue Light Card

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leyland is looking for a Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. This role offers flexible shifts, with full training provided for those with no prior experience. Candidates should be naturally caring, committed, and have a full UK driving licence. The position includes paid mileage for local travel and opportunities for career progression within the company. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but naturally caring and compassionate personality is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Eager to learn with full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Reliable and committed

Eager to learn

Job description

Location: Leyland

Pay: £12.50 per hour (£12.80 weekend), plus 30p Mileage

Shifts: Flexible - full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends

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

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

About CCH

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

Guardian Homecare

At Guardian Homecare, 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 Preston.

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

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

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 Guardian Homecare in Preston today and be part of something meaningful.