Care Assistant - Knowsley - Drivers Needed

Local Solutions; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction training

Enhanced DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

E-Learning access

Personal development opportunities

Watersports centre discounts

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Company mobile phone

Job summary

Local Solutions is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal and domestic care to individuals in their own homes across Knowsley. The role supports independence, dignity, and wellbeing with structured induction and ongoing training.

You will work as part of a friendly community team, covering breakfast to bedtime shifts and earning mileage allowances. No prior experience is required; training will be provided to help you develop essential caregiving skills and DBS checks are organised as part

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Provide personal/domestic care to service users in their own home
• Promote good care practices and respect service users' dignity and independence
• Maintain records and report changes to the Line Manager
• Work flexibly as part of a community-based team

Job description

Pay

Location

Kirkby

Job Reference

Location: Knowsley and surrounding areas

Salary: £13.45 per hour weekdays and £13.85 per hour weekends

Shift patterns: Breakfasts and Lunches / Teas and Beds

Mileage: 45p per mile allowance included

About Us

Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people's lives. Guided by our core values Compassionate, Pioneering, Reliable, and Knowledgeable we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable social care solutions.

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes within the Knowsley area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role with a leading Health and Social Care Charity. No experience is required and training will be provided.

Care Assistant Benefits

Working as a Care Assistant for Local Solutions, you can expect the following great benefits:

• Paid induction training (T&C apply)
• Provide staff with an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), role depending.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Opportunity to utilise E-Learning and gain further knowledge and skills.
• Personal development promoted and funded apprenticeships available.
• Up to 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.
• Enhanced pay on 10 Bank Holidays
• Company mobile phone with unlimited calls, text & data

Welcome Bonus:

Drivers £200 after 100 hours of care delivered

Main Responsibilities:

Purpose of the Post is to provide personal/domestic care to the service user enabling them to retain their independence in their own home.

• To promote good care practice, including a commitment to the service user, maintaining their dignity and independence and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• To meet the physical, social and emotional need of service users as agreed in the care plan, to promote independence and enhance their living skills.
• Provide direct personal/domestic care in accordance with the service users assessed needs, for example To liaise and collaborate with other departmental staff, agencies and community nurses who are involved in providing care for the service user.
• To work with service users to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records providing written reports on care plans and report regularly to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances. .
• To be part of a team of staff working within the community, working flexibly with other staff members.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with Local Solutions policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. To undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the job