Job description:
Job description
**Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, applicants must have full right to work in the UK**
Become a Care Professional today!
Westmorland Homecare is one of the UK’s leading providers of homecare services, awarded ‘OUTSTANDING' by CQC and top 20 in Home Care Group. We have developed a truly unique culture at Westmorland Homecare, offering a supportive and inclusive environment. We highly value all our employees and offer a hugely rewarding and varied career path.
Kind-hearted, Caring and Compassionate? …. We are looking for you!
One thing is certain; Westmorland Homecare is like no other Care provider. We go above and beyond to provide exceptional levels of care and are passionate about empowering our staff to become the leaders within their field.
We have developed a prominent reputation within your community, and we are now looking for new staff like you; to join our expanding, inspirational team. Many of our existing staff have transferred from Support Workers or Care Assistants to Homecare Assistants; increasing their skill set and continuous professional development.
Why Westmorland Homecare?
Putting it bluntly... We understand the traditional problems for care workers. Specifically those who work in Domiciliary/Homecare. Long hours & low pay. Travelling 30 minutes away for a 20-minute visit with little or no fuel pay! Limited support from management. Not seeing your clients regularly. Irregular hours and more...
We are proud to say we understand and we do not have the same problems! Our staff have regular runs with the same clients. They receive fantastic pay, holidays & support from our office and support team. Come and be a part of an outstanding care provider with a 'can do' culture!
Job Benefits
- £17 per hour and double time on bank holidays
- Be respected, valued, appreciated, and thanked for your hard work
- A rewarding and fulfilling career with one the leading care providers in the UK
- Comprehensive in-house training and 24/7 support from day one
- Guaranteed hours (Contracted hours plus regular clients)
- Regular staff events (Build friendships)
- Local discounts (Each branch offers different local discounts)
- Wellness program, including free independent counselling
- Paid travel/mileage time
- Career progression (We want you to progress)
- Regular clients for all your visits
- Long-term stability
- Holiday pay for all Homecare Assistants
- Generous pension scheme
- Choose your own shift patterns
- Refer a friend scheme (Be paid FOREVER just for recommending a friend)
Our Awards (Fylde & Wyre Branch):
- 10/10- ‘Homecare.co.uk’
- Finalists in the North West- GB care awards
- 2 Individual Finalists- GB care awards (specific roles)
- Shortlisted / Finalist - ‘The British business awards 2019
- Top 20 - Homecare.co.uk 2025
Responsibilities
Your role will be varied from day to day from helping people get up, washed, and dressed in a morning, to administering medication and assisting people to get out into the community. We strive to help people live a fulfilled and enriched life through everything we do.
Experience Required
- Experience is not necessarily required as full training and support is provided.
- We are looking for people who enjoy helping others and want a job with a feel-good factor. You will enjoy doing something special every day and you will have a job you can be proud of doing.
- Being able to drive and located within an easily commutable distance is essential. If you are a driver, and you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.
- Local resident of nearby Garstang area or Great Eccleston area is required.
Contacts
If this sounds like a role you could undertake, we would love to chat with you. Please call Theresa Miller - Training & Recruitment Coordinator on 01253 978 891 for an informal chat about the role and to receive more information on the Job Description.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Your current address postcode?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and own car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Garstang PR3 (required)
Work Location: On the road