Care Assistant (HCA) - Blackpool Area

Horizons Homecare Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Supportive office team

Job summary

Horizons Homecare Ltd. in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Homecare Assistant to provide person-centred care in clients’ own homes. This full-time role offers local rounds, paid mileage and a supportive office team.

You will assist with personal care, daily tasks and companionship, following care plans and recording notes after visits. A driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK are required; enhanced DBS check will be arranged. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable nature.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS check will be arranged.
• Good spoken and written English to follow care plans and keep records.
• Flexibility to cover mornings, evenings and alternate weekends on rota.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their own homes with personal care and daily tasks.
• Help with medication, meals and mobility while keeping the home safe.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Record clear, accurate notes after every visit and follow care plans.
• Spot changes in health or wellbeing and report them to the office team.

Skills

Caring and patient demeanor

Full UK driving licence

Mileage paid

English proficiency

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Join our Blackpool & Fylde Coast team as a full-time Homecare Assistant, delivering person-centred care in people's own homes. This is hands-on, meaningful work with consistent local rounds, paid mileage and an office team that genuinely supports you.

Pay:

£14 to £16 per hour, plus 35p per mile paid mileage.

Hours:

Full-time, around 35 to 40 hours per week on a planned rota, including some evenings and alternate weekends.

What you will do

• Support clients in their own homes with personal care, washing, dressing and continence care, always with dignity.
• Help with medication, meal preparation, mobility and keeping the home safe and comfortable.
• Provide companionship and emotional support. You are often the friendly face a client sees that day.
• Follow each client's care plan and record clear, accurate notes after every visit.
• Spot changes in a client's health or wellbeing early and flag them to the office team.

What we are looking for

• A caring, patient and reliable nature. Experience is welcome but not essential, as full training is provided.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage is paid at 35p per mile).
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.
• Good spoken and written English to follow care plans and keep clear records.
• Flexibility to work some mornings, evenings and alternate weekends on a planned rota.