Home Care Assistant in Preston

Home Care Assistant in Preston

Preston Part-Time On-site
Lifeline Carers

Please note: We are not currently able to offer sponsorship. Lifeline Carers, rated GOOD in all areas by the CQC, is recruiting caring, reliable Home Care Workers for full, established care runs. Working Hours * Morning: 7am–1:30pm * Break: 1:30pm–4pm * Evening: 4pm–10pm Alternate weekends are required. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. What Does Homecare Involve? You’ll follow a planned care run, driving between clients’ homes within your allocated area, helping people remain safe and independent. Duties include: * Personal care: Washing, showering, dressing, toileting and continence care. * Medication: Prompting, assisting or administering medication in line with care plans and training. * Moving and handling: Supporting safe movement and transfers, using hoists and other equipment where required. * Meals and drinks: Preparing meals and supporting nutrition and hydration. * Companionship: Providing conversation, reassurance and emotional support. * Daily living: Light household tasks and maintaining a safe environment. * Record keeping: Completing care notes and reporting changes or concerns. Training and Support No previous care experience is necessary. We provide full training, a supported induction and shadowing with experienced carers before you work independently. Training includes personal care, medication, safeguarding, infection prevention and practical moving and handling, with ongoing guidance from our management team. DBS Checks An enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service is welcomed but not essential. If you do not have a suitable current DBS, we can arrange a new application as part of recruitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory checks and references. What We Offer * Full, established care runs. * Full training and ongoing support. * Friendly, approachable management. * Access to Blue Light Card discounts. * Rewarding work making a difference every day. Apply today to join Lifeline Carers

Lifeline Carers

Contact Details:

Lifeline Carers Recruitment Team