Care Worker (Driver Required) | £125 Welcome Bonus

ICare Group; Darwen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Paid mileage between calls

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

ICare Group is seeking Home Care Workers with a valid UK driving licence to support clients in Darwen and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible hours, mileage between care calls, and a competitive hourly rate of £13.45 to £13.70. A £125 welcome bonus is available, with additional benefits and full training provided.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping people live independently at home. You will travel between clients’ homes across the Darwen community, delivering respectful,

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle
• Be able to travel throughout the Darwen area
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place
• Previous care experience welcome but training provided

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and compassion
• Support with washing, dressing and daily routines
• Assist with meal preparation and nutrition
• Provide medication prompts and follow care plans
• Carry out wellbeing and safety checks
• Assist with light household tasks and maintaining a clean home
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Build positive relationships with clients
• Promote independence and person-centred care
• Work as part of a supportive care team
• Travel between clients' homes in Darwen community

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Great communicators

Flexible

Independent worker

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.

We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our Home Care team supporting people across Darwen (BB3) and surrounding areas.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll give you the training, support and encouragement you need to succeed.

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

Applications that do not meet these requirements will unfortunately not be progressed.

Why Join ICare

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

• I - Inclusion
• C - Compassion
• A - Aspire
• R - Respect
• E - Empowerment

Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.

We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.

We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

We value individuality and promote choice and independence.

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.

No two days are the same, but your role may include:

• 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.

"Helping people live well at home."