Compassionate Care Assistant - Independent Living Support

City & County Healthcare Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group (Guardian Homes) is seeking caring staff to support residents in Extra Care apartments in Blackburn. You will contribute to independent living, provide companionship, and work with a dedicated on-site team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

We value compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with full training and ongoing support to help you grow in the role. This position offers a supportive environment and a chance to make a real difference in the

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Eager to learn (with our full training and support)

Responsibilities

• Support residents to remain independent within their Extra Care apartments
• Offer companionship and reassurance
• Provide a reassuring presence and build meaningful, day-to-day connections
• Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtime support
• Work closely with an on-site, dedicated care team, ensuring continuity and quality of care
• Deliver personal care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity
• Respond promptly to care calls or emergency alarms within the scheme
• Encourage social engagement and participation in on-site activities and community life

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Willing to learn

Job description

City & County Healthcare Group (Guardian Homes) is seeking caring staff to support residents in Extra Care apartments in Blackburn. You will contribute to independent living, provide companionship, and work with a dedicated on-site team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

We value compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with full training and ongoing support to help you grow in the role. This position offers a supportive environment and a chance to make a real difference in the