Care Worker (Driver Required) | £125 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Darwen; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Paid Mileage

Weekly Pay

Pension

Flexible Hours

Induction & Shadowing

Care Certificate training

Career Progression

Blue Light Card

EAP

Uniform & PPE

Recognition & Awards

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

ICare Group in Darwen is seeking a Home Care Worker (Driver Required) to support clients in their own homes across Darwen and surrounding areas.

You will earn £13.45–£13.70 per hour with weekly pay, £125 welcome bonus, paid mileage between care calls and flexible hours (7am–10pm, Monday to Sunday).

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Join a team that values inclusion, compassion and empowerment, and help people live independently with dignity.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• Be able to travel throughout the Darwen area (BB3).
• Willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not in place.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines.
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans.
• Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks.
• Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support.
• Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care.

Job description

Home Care Worker (Driver Required) - Darwen (BB3)

Domiciliary Care across Darwen and surrounding areas

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Paid Mileage Between Care Calls

Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

Care Locally. Make a Difference Daily.

At ICare Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home.

Important Information Before You Apply

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle
• Be able to travel throughout the Darwen (BB3) area
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

Why Join ICare?

At ICare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• I - Inclusion
  Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.
• C - Compassion
  We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.
• A - Aspire
  We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.
• R - Respect
  We value individuality and promote choice and independence.
• E - Empowerment
  We support people to live their lives to the fullest.

Together, these values inspire us to provide exceptional care every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home Care Worker, you'll support people in their own homes, helping them remain independent while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
• Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans
• Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks
• Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support
• Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care
• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team
• Travelling between clients' homes across the Darwen community

Most importantly, you'll make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

What We’re Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living in Darwen (BB3), Blackburn (BB1 & BB2) or within a reasonable travelling distance or within a reasonable travelling distance
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You’ll Receive

• £13.45 - £13.70 per hour
• £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and PPE
• Employee recognition initiatives and Carer Awards
• Dedicated wellbeing and support team

A Career That Matters

You won't just be providing care.

You'll be helping someone remain independent in their own home, maintain their confidence, stay connected to their community and continue living life on their own terms.

Join our Blackburn team and help local people across BB3 and the surrounding communities live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.

I nclusion | C ompassion | A spire | R espect | E mpowerment

"Helping people live well at home."