Care Assistant

Home Instead; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to £14/hour

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Paid travel & 30p per mile mileage reimbursement

Fully funded qualifications

Wellbeing Support: Free counseling

Local Discounts

Job summary

A leading care provider in Preston seeks a skilled care assistant to support clients with advanced dementia. This role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities in a compassionate manner. Preferred candidates should have extensive experience in dementia care and a valid driver's license for transporting clients. Competitive pay up to £14 per hour, with additional benefits like mileage reimbursement and fully funded qualifications for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and emotional support.
• Proven ability to ensure client safety and comfort.
• Driving essential for transporting clients to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centred support to clients with advanced dementia.
• Engage and enhance quality of life for individuals.
• Assist with daily activities while ensuring safety.

Skills

Extensive experience in dementia care

Compassionate and skilled approach

Ability to engage and support clients

Education

Level 2,3 and 5 qualifications

Job description

At Home Instead Preston & South Ribble, we do things differently. We take the time to truly care, and that’s why we’re proud to be ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!

This recognition reflects our dedication to making our team feel valued, supported, and rewarded every single day. Care isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to bring joy and independence to others, and we ensure our team has the time, training, and respect they deserve to make a real difference.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate care assistant to provide person centred support to a client with advanced dementia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dementia care and demonstrate the ability to engage, support, and enhance the quality of life for individuals facing this condition. This role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities while ensuring the client's safety and comfort. We pay up to £14.00 and 30p per mile.

Job Description

Good CQC Rating – and a 9.5/10 score on homecare.co.uk.

A role with purpose –96% of our team are proud to work here, and 98% feel motivated to do their best

Competitive pay – up to £14 per hour (+ double pay on Bank Holidays!)

Paid travel & 30p per mile mileage reimbursement

One-hour visits – No rushing, just real care

Various hours/times available – tell us what works for you!

Fully funded qualifications- Earn Level 2,3 and 5 qualifications and career advancement for those that would like more!

Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.

Local Discounts: Save on your weekly shop and at dozens of your favourite online shops so you can treat yourself – you deserve it

Additional Information

Driving is essential for this role due to taking clients to appointments