Support at Home Worker - Clitheroe/Whalley/Hyndburn
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Hours: Flexible hours to suit between Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm. Average working hours are between 16 and 20 per week
Job Reference: SAH011
Benefits of working for Age UK Lancashire
- Paid travel time & mileage allowance.
- Holiday entitlement payment equivalent to 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
- Company Sick pay (after probation).
- Company pension.
- Mobile phone provided.
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Inclusive and friendly working culture.
- Access to Blue Light discount card.
- Fully insured.
- Uniform & PPE provided.
About the role
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older people? Our Support At Home service works with customers in their own homes, it’s a rewarding role and through practical and emotional support, assists older people in remaining active, independent, and connected to their local community.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular visits to customers in their homes, ensuring the service meets the customer’s needs.
- Assist with cleaning, laundry, shopping, collecting prescriptions or providing emotional support.
- Maintain a reliable and caring approach, supporting older people to stay active and independent.
- Organise and plan visits efficiently, with flexible scheduling according to geographical location.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Caring, compassionate, reliable, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people.
- Self‑motivated, committed, flexible, and good organisational skills.
- Full driving licence, business car insurance, and an enhanced DBS check.
- No personal care duties involved in this role.
- Physical ability to climb stairs, carry shopping bags, and manage household items such as a vacuum cleaner.
- Not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – applicant must have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK.
- Commitment to a minimum availability of 16 hours per week as part of a flexible zero‑hours contract.
Working for Age UK Lancashire
As a charity we pride ourselves on supporting local older people in Lancashire to live their best later lives and ensure that every penny spent contributes toward our Vision, Mission and Aims.
Age UK Lancashire has a vision where those in later life can make positive contributions to the communities they live in, make informed choices, and retain their independence and wellbeing.
