Care Worker (Driver Required)

Home Care Worker (Driver Required) - Blackburn (BB1 & BB2)

Domiciliary Care

£13.45 - £13.70 per hour

£125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Paid Mileage Between Care Calls

Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

Make a Difference in Your Local Blackburn Community

At ICare Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home.

We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our Home Care team supporting people across Blackburn (BB1 & BB2).

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll give you the training, support and encouragement you need to succeed.

Important Information Before You Apply

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to your own vehicle
• Be able to travel throughout the Blackburn (BB1 & BB2) area
• Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

Applications that do not meet these requirements will unfortunately not be progressed.

Why Join ICare?

At ICare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• I - Inclusion
  Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.
• C - Compassion
  We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.
• A - Aspire
  We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.
• R - Respect
  We value individuality and promote choice and independence.
• E - Empowerment
  We support people to live their lives to the fullest.

We don't just talk about our values, we live them every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home Care Worker, you'll support people in their own homes, helping them remain independent while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. No two days are the same, but your role may include:

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
• Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans
• Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks
• Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support
• Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care
• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team
• Travelling between clients' homes across the Blackburn community

Most importantly, you'll make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Passionate about making a difference
• Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including weekends
• Comfortable working independently within the community
• Living in Blackburn (BB1 & BB2), Rishton (BB1), Darwen (BB3) or within a reasonable travelling distance

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

• £13.45 - £13.70 per hour
• £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £125 Refer a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Paid mileage between care calls
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full induction and paid shadowing shifts
• Care Certificate training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and PPE
• Employee recognition initiatives and Carer Awards
• Dedicated wellbeing and support team

A Career That Matters

You won't just be providing care.

You'll be helping someone remain independent in their own home, maintain their confidence, stay connected to their community and continue living life on their own terms.

Join our Blackburn team and help local people across BB1, BB2 and the surrounding communities live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.

ICare

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Supporting independence and enriching lives across Blackburn."

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