Overview
Choice Care is looking for Care Assistants to work in Burnley & Darwen and between the M65 corridor. We have full-time and part-time positions available. Having care experience is an advantage, but if you don’t have any experience, training will be provided. We are a family business with 26 years of experience providing care in the area.
Location
Choice Care, Suite 16, Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate
About the Role
We provide care for clients in the community, including those requiring end-of-life care, dementia support, sensory impairment support, or assistance with physical difficulties, enabling clients to live in their own homes with dignity.
Compensation
Salary details (illustrative):
* If you have at least 6 months experience in care: £12.50 per hour
* NVQ holders: £13.00 per hour
* With no care experience: starting rate £12.25 per hour, classroom training with an in-house nurse and management team, followed by one-on-one mentoring; then progression to Level 2 or 3 NVQ and pay up to £13.00 per hour
You must be able to work alternate weekends.
Benefits include
* Paid travel time between service users
* Mileage at 35p/mile between service users
* Employer contributed pension scheme
* Paid training and funded care qualifications
* Opportunities for career progression
* Blue Light card
* Uniform Provided
* Paid DBS & Referral service
* Annual Award Dinner
* Carer of the Month award
* Paid for staff social events
* Company Interest Free Loans
Join our team of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone’s life every day.
Job Details
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: From £12.25 per hour
Skills & Requirements
Required Criteria
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Driving Licence & use of a car
* I do not need sponsorship
* Available to work alternate weekends
Desired Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 or above
Closing Date Tuesday 9th September, 2025
Contract Type Full-time
Salary Starting from £12.25 hourly
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a drive to learn and progress in the care industry.
We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re growing the team with like-minded people who share our values.
We welcome applicants with or without prior care experience who have an open heart and mind and are committed to providing compassionate care.
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