Homecare Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 to £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Skelmersdale, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JustInTime Healthcare Services Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JITH004 |
Summary
Homecare Assistant ||Skelmersdale, Lancashire|| Complex Care
Variable shift patterns available
07.00AM- 7PM– Day Calls
7PM-7AM – Night Calls
10.00pm- 08.00am – Waking Nights
Role and Responsibilities:
• To be an integral part of the team to support with all aspects of the care role
• Provide person centered care
• Provide support in daily living activities
• Manage and administer medication
• Understand, adhere to, and follow care standards. Policies and procedures
• Keep all records up to date with accurate information
• Provide support
• Provide support with Nutrition and Hydration – Meal Preparation
• Engage with the service user
• Light Domestic Duties/Shopping
• Make sure that safe care practices are adhered to
• Using Moving and Handling equipment
• Communicate with other colleagues and senior level staff
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use specialised equipment for feeding – gastric feed
• Use specialised equipment for breathing – nippy/vent/tracheostomy
Ideal Candidate:
• Must be hard working, reliable and honest
• Experience preferred but not essential as full training can be provided
• Must hold a valid DBS / this can also be obtained if you do not have one
• Driver preferred but not essential
• Be friendly and able to engage with others
• Must have empathy towards others
Benefits and rewards
• Weekly pay with an attractive hourly rate
• Career progressions
• Ongoing Training and support
• Flexible working pattern (choose the days/nights you work)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee of the month rewards
Variable shift patterns available
07.00AM- 7PM– Day Calls
7PM-7AM – Night Calls
10.00pm- 08.00am – Waking Nights
Role and Responsibilities:
• To be an integral part of the team to support with all aspects of the care role
• Provide person centered care
• Provide support in daily living activities
• Manage and administer medication
• Understand, adhere to, and follow care standards. Policies and procedures
• Keep all records up to date with accurate information
• Provide support
• Provide support with Nutrition and Hydration – Meal Preparation
• Engage with the service user
• Light Domestic Duties/Shopping
• Make sure that safe care practices are adhered to
• Using Moving and Handling equipment
• Communicate with other colleagues and senior level staff
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use specialised equipment for feeding – gastric feed
• Use specialised equipment for breathing – nippy/vent/tracheostomy
Ideal Candidate:
• Must be hard working, reliable and honest
• Experience preferred but not essential as full training can be provided
• Must hold a valid DBS / this can also be obtained if you do not have one
• Driver preferred but not essential
• Be friendly and able to engage with others
• Must have empathy towards others
Benefits and rewards
• Weekly pay with an attractive hourly rate
• Career progressions
• Ongoing Training and support
• Flexible working pattern (choose the days/nights you work)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee of the month rewards