Homecare Support Worker - Social Care

Community Care Team; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Preston is seeking a Community Support Worker to join their team. This role involves supporting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and daily living tasks. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. The position offers flexibility in shifts and requires candidates to work alternate weekends. Benefits include a welcome bonus and enhanced DBS check support.

Benefits

Above average pay

Fully paid training

Mileage recoverable from HMRC

Company pension

Free uniform

Blue Light Card discount

£150 welcome bonus

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to apply.
• Ability to work alternate weekends.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Own transport is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s care plan.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Help clients with meal preparation.
• Support clients with toileting and mobility.
• Assist with daily living and medication management.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Medication management

Mobility assistance

Companionship provision

Job description

Community Support Worker – £150 welcome bonus

We currently have opportunities for support workers to join our ever‑growing, friendly team across Leyland, Penwortham, Walton Le Dale, Euxton, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Chorley and more. You will usually be based in one area to provide consistency and continuity for both yourself and the people you support. You don’t need previous experience; bring the right values and build skills with on‑the‑job training and progression opportunities.

Shift Patterns

• Morning shifts – 7:00am – 1:00/2:00pm
• Evening shifts – 3:00/4:00pm – 10:00pm
• All shifts include alternate weekends

What We Offer

• Above average sector rate of pay
• Full set runs in set areas
• Fully paid training and ongoing management support
• Birdie care system – app‑based visits, rota, communication logs and recording information
• Full‑time and part‑time positions (all support workers required to work alternate weekends)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Fully funded QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• Mileage recoverable from HMRC
• Paid travel time
• Company pension
• Free uniform

Benefits

• Blue Light Card discount – major discounts on retailers, cinema, shopping, holidays and leisure activities
• £150 welcome bonus (after qualifying period)
• Advance payment scheme – mid‑month wage advance to ease cost of living concerns
• Free DBS check
• Employee assistance programme – support with financial wellbeing, housing, counselling, childcare and more
• £250 bonus when you refer a friend

Key Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s care plan
• Assist with all aspects of personal care, including washing and dressing
• Assist with meal preparation
• Assist with toileting
• Assist clients with their mobility using provided equipment
• Assist with daily living tasks
• Assist with medication management
• Provide companionship

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 or over to apply (due to insurance purposes)
• Must be able to work alternate weekends
• Must undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Must have own transport

To discuss this role further, contact us on 01772 433423 or send us a message. We’re also recruiting for Bank Support Workers if that may be more suitable for you.

Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship.