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Homecare Support Worker - Social Care

Community Care Team
Preston
6 days ago
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Community Support Worker
Pay and Advance

Pay: £13.70 per hour. Advance Payment Scheme: mid‑month wage advance to ease cost‑of‑living concerns.


Overview

We currently have opportunities for support workers to join our ever‑growing, friendly team, working 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 prior experience; bring the right values and you can build your skills with on‑the‑job training and plenty of opportunities to progress.


Hours and Shifts

Our usual shifts:



  • Morning Shifts – 7:00 am – 1:00/2:00 pm
  • Evening Shifts – 3:00/4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • All shifts include alternate weekends (full‑time or part‑time)

We offer flexible patterns and can work with you to find hours to suit.


What We Offer

  • Above‑average sector rate of pay.
  • Full, paid training and ongoing management support.
  • Birdie care system – an app‑based system for visits, rosters, communication logs, and recording information so you have more time to spend with the people you support.
  • 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 from high‑street and online retailers, cinema, shopping, holidays, leisure activities, and more.
  • £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, confidential counselling, stress/anxiety, childcare, and more.
  • £250 bonus for referring 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 and Requirements

  • Must be 18 or over (for insurance purposes).
  • Must be able to work alternate weekends.
  • Must undertake an enhanced DBS check.
  • Must have own transport.
  • No prior experience required; values and willingness to learn are essential.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact us on 01772 433423 or send us a message. We’re also recruiting for Bank Support Workers, so please get in touch if this may be more suitable for you.


Note: We are currently unable to provide sponsorship.


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