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Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited

Penwortham, Preston

Salary

See original advert

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Care Assistant, you'll help people with daily tasks like washing, dressing, and eating, and support them with their health and wellbeing. You'll work with a team to create a safe and comfortable environment for clients. This role suits people who are caring and patient, and enjoy working with others. You'll need to be reliable and able to work varied shifts.

What you'll need

  • You'll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • You'll need to be able to work full-time, including evenings and weekends.
  • You'll need to be caring and patient with people who may have complex needs.
  • You'll need to be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • You'll need to be reliable and able to commit to regular shifts.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience.
  • Make sure you're familiar with the local area and can get to clients' homes easily.
  • Be prepared to work with people who may have different needs and personalities.
  • Think about how you can stay up-to-date with training and development opportunities.
  • Highlight any relevant skills or experience you have in your application.

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Job description

Company Description Location: Penwortham and surrounding areas Pay: £13.00 per hour £13.20 weekend, plus 25p Mileage Shifts: full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants. We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re tran…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

14 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

GHL
Guardian Homecare Limited

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