Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited

Posted 2026-05-29

Reference

REF12338U

Location

Blackburn

Salary

£12.71 per hour

Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited

Blackburn

Company Description

Location: Blackburn BB2 4

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Shifts: full-time, part-time, days, evenings, nights, weekends

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company in 2024
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Guardian Homes, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Darwen.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

You’ll:

• Support residents to remain independent within their Extra Care apartments
• Offer companionship and reassurance
• Provide a reassuring presence and build meaningful, day-to-day connections
• Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtime support
• Work closely with an on-site, dedicated care team, ensuring continuity and quality of care
• Deliver personal care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity
• Respond promptly to care calls or emergency alarms within the scheme
• Encourage social engagement and participation in on-site activities and community life

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Eager to learn (with our full training and support)

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Guardian Homecare in Blackburn today and be part of something meaningful.