Care Assistant (HCA) - Lancaster Area

Horizons Homecare Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Paid mileage

Job summary

Horizons Homecare Ltd. in Lancaster is hiring a full-time Homecare Assistant to deliver person-centred care in clients' homes, with local rounds, paid mileage and a supportive office team.

You will provide personal care, assist with medication and meals, keep notes, and follow care plans. A driving licence and DBS check are required; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and reliable care approach.
• Clear written/spoken English to follow plans and record notes.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes with personal care and daily activities.
• Assist with medication, meals, mobility and home safety.

Skills

Caring nature

English proficiency

Driving licence

DBS check

Reliability

Job description

Join our Lancaster & Morecambe Bay 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.