Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £14.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Paid Travel Time at £12.21 per hour, paid Mileage at 30p per mile |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Instead Preston & South Ribble |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
At Home Instead Preston & South Ribble, we do things differently. We take the time to truly care, and that’s why we’re proud to be ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!
This recognition reflects our dedication to making our team feel valued, supported, and rewarded every single day. Care isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to bring joy and independence to others, and we ensure our team has the time, training, and respect they deserve to make a real difference.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate care assistant to provide person centred support to a client with advanced dementia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dementia care and demonstrate the ability to engage, support, and enhance the quality of life for individuals facing this condition. This role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities while ensuring the client's safety and comfort. We pay up to £14.00 and 30p per mile.
Job Description
Award-Winning Employer – 5 Star WorkBuzz Employer
Good CQC Rating – and a 9.5/10 score on homecare.co.uk.
A role with purpose – 96% of our team are proud to work here, and 98% feel motivated to do their best
Competitive pay – up to £14 per hour (+ double pay on Bank Holidays!)
Paid travel costs - 30p per mile mileage reimbursement and paid travel time at £12.21 per hour.
One-hour visits – No rushing, just real care
Various hours/times available – tell us what works for you!
Fully funded qualifications- Earn Level 2, 3 and 5 qualifications and career advancement for those that would like more!
Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.
Local Discounts: Save on your weekly shop and at dozens of your favourite online shops so you can treat yourself – you deserve it
Additional Information
Driving is essential for this role
This recognition reflects our dedication to making our team feel valued, supported, and rewarded every single day. Care isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to bring joy and independence to others, and we ensure our team has the time, training, and respect they deserve to make a real difference.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate care assistant to provide person centred support to a client with advanced dementia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dementia care and demonstrate the ability to engage, support, and enhance the quality of life for individuals facing this condition. This role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities while ensuring the client's safety and comfort. We pay up to £14.00 and 30p per mile.
Job Description
Award-Winning Employer – 5 Star WorkBuzz Employer
Good CQC Rating – and a 9.5/10 score on homecare.co.uk.
A role with purpose – 96% of our team are proud to work here, and 98% feel motivated to do their best
Competitive pay – up to £14 per hour (+ double pay on Bank Holidays!)
Paid travel costs - 30p per mile mileage reimbursement and paid travel time at £12.21 per hour.
One-hour visits – No rushing, just real care
Various hours/times available – tell us what works for you!
Fully funded qualifications- Earn Level 2, 3 and 5 qualifications and career advancement for those that would like more!
Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.
Local Discounts: Save on your weekly shop and at dozens of your favourite online shops so you can treat yourself – you deserve it
Additional Information
Driving is essential for this role