Overview
Care Assistant (Driver) role at Choice Care. We provide the best possible care and support for those that need it, including people nearing end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties, enabling clients to live in their own homes with dignity and quality of life.
Location: Choice Care, Suite 16, Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate. We are looking for carers to work within Burnley & Darwen and the area along the M65 corridor. Full and Part time positions are available. Prior care experience is advantageous, but if you don\'t have experience, training will be provided.
Choice Care is a family business, a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services and Lancashire County Council, and also provides care for the CCG as well as private clients. We have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
Benefits
* Paid travel time between service users
* Mileage at 35p per 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
Hours: 20-40 per week. Salary: From £12.25 per hour. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent.
Role 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
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 or above
About The Company
Choice Care was founded in 1999 by Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, we deliver high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, bridging the gap between traditional home care and nursing. We work with private clients and families, plus partnerships with social services, CCGs, solicitors and health professionals.
We collaborate with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and ensure our staff stay up to date on the latest skills and training. All carers are vetted and trained to gain qualifications for a long-term career in care.
Company Culture
We provide induction training; carers must reach the required knowledge level in each subject area and complete shifts with a supervisor to ensure competence in following care plans. New recruits work toward a diploma/NVQ in care, typically taking 6-9 months.
Join our team of award-winning colleagues if you are passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people who want to learn and progress in the care industry. We believe being a carer is a vocation and we aim to grow with like-minded people who share our values.
Closing & Application Details
* Closing Date: Friday 10th October, 2025
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Salary: Starting from £12.25 hourly
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