Home Care Assistant (Cockermouth) Cockermouth, GB £12.50 - £17.00 / hr

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is expanding in Cockermouth and seeks compassionate carers. You will help clients live independently by providing personal care, companionship, and tailored support. Enjoy competitive pay, a signing bonus, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of £250 after 3 months

Full, nurse-led training provided

Fully funded nationally accredited qualifications

Refer a Friend Bonus

Travel time paid at NMW between visits

Qualifications

• Must have UK driving license.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Be 18 years old or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Provide companionship and engage in friendly conversation.
• Tailor care to meet individual client needs.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Flexibility

Respectfulness

Good sense of humor

Job description

We're expanding in Cockermouth and looking for superheroes like you!

As a carer with MSH, your role is to help people live independently at home. This includes assisting with personal care, medication reminders, companionship, and friendly conversation. You have the ability to make a positive difference in someone's day.

We value high-quality care delivered with kindness and excellent customer service. We seek carers who are patient, kind, compassionate, flexible, and have a good sense of humor.

If you're ready to help reduce loneliness, promote independence, and give people more control over their lives, then this is your opportunity — we want YOU!

***£250 Signing Bonus paid after 3 months of employment for contracts of 30+ hours/week (eligible for hires starting 13/5/2025)***

Prior experience is welcomed but not required.

What you need to know:

• Every client is unique, and so is each day in this role.
• You will tailor care to meet individual needs and personalities.
• Your responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, shopping calls, and companionship.
• Set shift patterns with alternate weekends off.
• MUST HAVE UK DRIVING LICENSE

What we need from you:

• Caring, empathetic, flexible, and respectful attitude.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Must have a driving license
• Be 18 years old or older.
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.50 - £13.52.
• Client Uplifts from £0.50 to £4.50.
• Flexible rota schedule with permanent contracts and guaranteed hours.
• Travel time paid at NMW between visits.
• Refer a Friend Bonus.
• Full, nurse-led training provided — no experience needed.
• Fully funded nationally accredited qualifications.
• Great long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive and friendly company environment.

Working for Us

At MSH Healthcare, we support over 120 people across Furness, the South Lakes, and beyond. We are committed to delivering individual care that puts people first. Our Home Care Assistants are champions of choice and independence, helping people live their best lives and enhancing their wellbeing.

Join our team of superheroes! Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, rewarding work, and opportunities for growth. From day one, you'll receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development opportunities. If you want to make a real difference and build a bright future, we want to hear from you!