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Care Assistant

£13 - £13.2 per hour
Full-time


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 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 Guardian Homes, 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 Penwortham.

Job Description



What you’ll do

Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

You’ll:

  • Support people to stay independent in their own homes
  • Offer companionship and reassurance
  • Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtimes
  • Be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team
  • Provide personal care with dignity and respect

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)
  • Have a full  UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

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 Homes in Chorley today and be part of something meaningful.

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