Care Assistant

1 Days Old

Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle
We have clients in the following areas
Lytham
St Annes
Ansdell
Blackpool
Poulton-le-Fylde
Kirkham
Freckleton
Pay Rate: 14.28 per hour (including holiday pay) + 35p per mile fuel. Travel time between clients is also paid at National Living Wage, so no more cutting calls short.
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Visiting Angels are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.
Female Requirement: This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients.
About Us
Visiting Angels is dedicated to providing high standards of care by putting our care team at the heart of our values. Visiting Angels is one of a handful of care companies who actually pay travel time between clients - meaning you earn more. Training is all provided so that you are fully equipped to carry out the role supported by a friendly and inclusive environment.
About the Role
This is a homecare position - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support.
What You'll Be Doing:
Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes
Providing personal care with dignity and respect
Supporting with medication management
Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
Working solo or as part of a 2-person team depending on client needs
Supporting clients with a variety of different care requirements
Travelling between client visits throughout your shift
We provide homecare across the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and the surrounding areas - speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you.
What Makes This Different:
We support vulnerable people people who need day to day support, clinically-led enhanced homecare, and end-of-life care. Our clients are private funding clients with family values aligned to our own.
Our clients and carers are matched to suit their personalities and needs, so that both caregiver and client enjoy every visit.
Shift Patterns & Hours
Flexibility to suit your life:
Full-time and part-time hours available
Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability. Short and longer shifts available with regular clients
Once committed to a shift, we need you to complete the full shift reliably
Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle.
What We Offer
Career Development:
Visiting Angels Academy. You will receive a Level 1 NVQ Qualification upon completion.
Ongoing training and progression opportunities
Opportunity to join our nurse led complex care team
Support:
Dedicated on-call team available 24/7
Wellbeing and mental health support through our Angelcare scheme
Shadow shifts and support from existing team members
Rewards:
£14.28 per hour (includes holiday pay)
35p per mile for travel between clients
50p per hour additional bonus paid monthly
Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
What You Need
Essential:
The right to work in the UK without needing employer support
A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work
Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care
Desirable:
At least 12 months paid care experience in the UK

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting people in their own homes and want the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available.
Our mission statement is to lead the UK Employer of Choice in the Care Sector by 2030. Be part of our exciting journey!

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Location:
Lytham
Salary:
£28,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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