Job Description
Location:
Choice Care, Suite 16, Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate
We are looking for an NVQ Level 3 qualified carer with a minimum of 5 years care experience to join our team of care supervisors. Previous experience in a care supervisory role is preferred, but full training is given. You will be involved with such things as completing client assessments and reviews, liaising with relatives & health professionals, spot-checks, writing care plans and generally making sure that we are providing the best quality care and service possible.
At
Choice Care
, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties – enabling our clients to live in their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
We are a Preferred Provider for Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire County Council, the NHS and ICB as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
About The Role
This is a full time position of 40 hours a week plus rotating on call which attracts additional payment of £214.38 per weekend.
This is a community based role.
Essential Requirements
NVQ 3 with a minimum of 5 years care experience
Full driving license & use of a care
Experience of working as a supervisor within the health and social care sector.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,120.00 per year, hourly rate is £14.00.
Skills Needed
Managerial / Operational, Nursing / Caring
About The Company
Choice Care
was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years' experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background's with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing.
Whether it's working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their needs.
We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson's UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care.
Company Culture
We provide induction training and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area.
They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they're competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care.
New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete.
Join our team of award-winning colleagues
If you're passionate about making life better for society's most vulnerable people we'd love to hear from you.
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 looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values.
We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they've come from a background in care or start out with no hands-on experience but an open heart and mind.
Required Criteria
* Do you have a full clean driving licence?
* Do you have the use of a car?
* Do you have a minimum of a level 3 in adult social care?
* Are you authorised to work in the UK?
* How many years care experience do you have?
Desired Criteria
Closing Date
Tuesday 9th September, 2025
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
Starting from £29,120.00 Yearly