Extra Care Floating Care Assistant at City & County… · Blackburn

Company Description

Location: Darwen & Blackburn

Pay: £13.45 per hour + Paid Mileage

Shifts: 09:00-17:00 Monday- Friday

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 transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• In 2024, 5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Comfort Call, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Blackburn.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to work within our Extra Care Housing Schemes, supporting residents to live safely, independently and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in their own apartments.

You will work across all three of our Extra Care schemes, organising and facilitating a varied programme of activities for residents to encourage social interaction, wellbeing and independence. There will also be elements of a care role, providing support to residents when required.

• Organise and facilitate activities across all three Extra Care schemes
• Support residents to maintain their independence
• Offer companionship and reassurance
• Assist with medication, mobility and mealtimes when required
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect when needed
• Be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Eager to learn (with our full training and support)

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Guardian Homecare in Blackburn today and be part of something meaningful.