We're MoralCare – a family-run care company in Morecambe – and we're on a bit of a mission to show people that care work can be rewarding, stable, and actually fit around your life. Because let's be honest, most care jobs don't have the best reputation. Long hours, unpredictable schedules, always being on standby... we get it. That's exactly what we're trying to change.
Here's What Makes Us Different: You'll Actually Know When You're Working
This might sound basic, but it's rare in care work. Most companies either put you on a zero-hours contract (so you're constantly waiting for the phone to ring, never knowing if you'll have work or income), or they give you an hourly contract but keep you on standby because you never know when those hours are going to be instructed.
We don't do that.
When you work for MoralCare, your shifts are contracted. That means you have guaranteed hours, guaranteed income, and a fixed shift pattern that you'll know weeks, months, even years in advance. Seriously – you'll know when you're working on this day and time in five years from now. You can book holidays, make plans, commit to things in your life without that constant "but what if work calls?" stress, and then having to bargain with the managers.
Your rota follows a two-week pattern that repeats, so there are no surprises.
Shift pattern:
* Week 1:
* Monday - 7am to 9pm
* Tuesday - OFF
* Wednesday - OFF
* Thursday - 7am to 2pm
* Friday - 7am to 2pm
* Saturday - 7am to 9pm
* Sunday - 7am to 9pm
* Week 2:
* Monday - 2pm to 9pm
* Tuesday - OFF
* Wednesday - 7am to 9pm
* Thursday - 7am to 9pm
* Friday - 7am to 2pm
* Saturday - OFF
* Sunday - OFF
Every Saturday off is built into your rota, not something we "try" to do. Whether you want to spend it with family, catch up with friends, or just have a proper lie-in.
You Won't Be Working All Day Christmas Day.We know how important the holidays are. Unlike a lot of care companies, we don't expect anyone to work all day on Christmas Day. Your time with loved ones matters, and we protect that.
A quick note about those 7am–9pm shifts – we know they look a bit intimidating on paper, but they're really not. These aren't 14-hour shifts where you're running around non-stop. You'll have a couple of hours off in the middle of the day as breather time, which means you can actually pop home, stick the kettle on, put the slow coocker on, put the washing out, check in with your partner, have a proper break, and recharge before your afternoon visits. It's built into the schedule, so you're not exhausted or burnt out. Think of it more like a morning shift, a proper break, then an evening shift – rather than one long slog. And you'll notice you get 2/3 days off every week, which gives you proper time to rest and live your life - AND STILL GET FULL TIME.
Flexibility When Life Happens
Need to swap a shift because something's come up? That's fine. Our team works together to help each other out. Whether it's a family commitment, an appointment, or you just need a day off, you can swap and change shifts with colleagues to make it work. We're not rigid about it – life happens, and we get that.
Want More Hours? Just Say the Word
If you fancy picking up extra shifts to boost your income, there's always optional overtime available. But here's the key word: optional. You're never pressured to take on more. It's there when you want it, and that's it.
Let's Talk About Money
Starting pay:
0 to 1 year service
* £ unqualified
* £ qualified
* £13.50 weekend
1 year to 2 years of service
* £ unqualified
* £ qualified
* £13.50 Weekend
2 years to 5 years service
* £ unqualified
* £ qualified
5 years to 10 years service
* £ unqualified
* £ qualified
10 years of service and above
* £14.50
And your pay goes up the longer you're with us. After a year, you'll get a pay rise. After two years, another one.
You'll also get 5.6 weeks of full paid annual leave (and no, we don't hide that in the hourly rate like some companies do – it's proper paid leave)
The Reward Programme (This One's Pretty Special)
Right, so this is something we're genuinely proud of. We have this reward programme where you earn points for things like:
* Referring someone great to join the team
* Going above and beyond for the people you care for
* Having excellent attendance
* Taking on optional overtime
Then your points convert to CASH. Spend them on Amazon, argos, asda, currys, deliveroo, google play, H&M, Halfords, M&S,, Nike, New Look, Sainsburys, TK Max, Ticket Master etc. We're talking proper experiences and treats, not just a "well done" email.
We genuinely believe you should be rewarded for your hard work. Our team love it
So What Would You Actually Be Doing?
You'd be visiting elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes around Morecambe and near areas, helping them with whatever they need to live comfortably and independently in their own homes. Every day is a bit different, but you'll always be making a real difference to someone's life.
Personal care, things like helping someone have a bath or shower, getting dressed, or managing continence care. We know this might feel daunting if you've never done it before, but we'll train you properly, and you'll always shadow experienced staff before you're on your own.
Clinical care like helping with medication (making sure people take the right tablets at the right time), diet and fluid monitoring, monitoring health conditions, and letting us know if something's changed. Some of our clients have PEG tubes or catheters, and again, we'll train you fully on all of this.
Companionship and emotional support – this is often the bit people love most. Having a chat, a cup of tea, helping someone with a hobby they enjoy, going for a walk together, or just being there so they don't feel alone. These conversations and connections matter more than you'd think.
Practical help like preparing meals, doing a bit of light housework, laundry, or helping with shopping. Basically making sure their home is safe and comfortable.
You'll work as part of a small, consistent team, so the people you care for get to know you and trust you. Our visits are typically 20 or 50 minutes long, which gives you proper time to do things well rather than rushing. And we make sure travel time between visits is actually achievable – you won't be tearing across town trying to get to the next person.
The Training and Support You'll Get
Remember we said no experience needed? We meant it. Here's how we'll get you ready:
You'll spend 1-2 weeks shadowing experienced care workers before you do anything on your own. You'll watch, learn, ask questions, and gradually start helping out until you feel confident.
You'll have access to our online training platform with a multitude of different courses covering everything from dementia care to infection control to moving and handling. It's all included.
You'll get regular supervisions and competency checks – not in a scary way, but so we can support you, answer questions, and make sure you're feeling confident and doing well.
And there's a clear career path if you want it: Care Worker → Supervisor → Deputy Manager → Manager. Your growth is our growth, butif you're happy to remain on the front line - thats great too
What We're Looking For
You'll need:
* A full UK driving licence and your own reliable vehicle (or an electric bike)
* To be willing to get an enhanced DBS check (we'll refund this in your first wage)
* A compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
* To share our values around treating people with dignity and respect
* The ability to work as part of a team, and lone work.
It would be great if you have:
* Previous care experience (but honestly, it's not essential – we'll train you)
* Local knowledge of Morecambe and the surrounding areas
* A Level 2 or 3 qualification, or the willingness to work towards one
A Bit About Us
We're a family-run business, founded in 2021 by Rebecca Williamson. She'd seen too many gaps in the quality of homecare and wanted to do things properly – focusing on the people we care for and the people who work for us, rather than just chasing profits.
We're based in Morecambe and we're contracted by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. We also work with Lancashire County Council's domiciliary care framework.
Since we started, we've achieved some things we're really proud of:
* 'Good' CQC rating across all five domains with a flawless inspection report
* 100% client satisfaction rate
* 100% 5-star rating on Google Business Profile
* Over 20 five-star reviews on Indeed
* We won the North West Home-Care Employer Award in DEC 2024 and SBA Awards in 2025.
* Exceptional staff retention rates (people stay with us because they're happy here)
Our Values (The Stuff That Actually Matters to Us)
* Dignity – treating every person with respect and compassion, always.
* Transparency – being honest with clients, families, and colleagues. No hidden agendas.
* Accountability – taking responsibility and doing what we say we'll do.
* Community – supporting the most vulnerable people in our local area.
* Excellence – always trying to improve and deliver outstanding care.
If these values resonate with you, you'll fit right in.
Ready to Give It a Go?
Look, we know care work might not have been on your radar before. Maybe you're looking for a career change, or you want something more meaningful than your current job, or you just want stable work that actually fits around your life.
Whatever brought you here, if you're kind, reliable, and want to make a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. We'll give you all the training and support you need. You'll have a secure, predictable schedule. You'll be rewarded properly for your work. And you'll go home every day knowing you've made someone's life better.
That's not a bad way to earn a living.
Apply today and let's have a chat.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person