*Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role*
Contracted Hours Available
Part-Time or Full-Time (to be discussed at interview)
Set Days Each Week | Every Other Weekend | Up to 8-Hour Availability on Agreed Days
On your agreed working days, you'll be contracted to work up to 8 hours. These hours may be scheduled in the morning (from 7:30am-15:30pm) or in the evening (from 14:30pm-10:30pm) depending on the needs of the service.
£13.75/hr Weekdays | £15.00/hr Weekends |
⭐ Paid travel time between visits
⭐ Mileage contribution between visits
⭐ Paid annual leave
✨ About Us
We're a small, family-run care provider founded by Charlotte, a former paramedic with over 20 years' experience. Her daughter is our Assistant Manager, so family values genuinely run through everything we do.
We deliver the kind of care we'd want for our own loved ones—personal, respectful and relationship-focused.
Our carers are known by name, not number. Clients see familiar faces each week, and many of our team have stayed with us for over three years because they feel valued, supported and appreciated.
Location
Preston & Penwortham
All of your clients will be within approximately 3 miles of each other.
✨ What We Offer
- Guaranteed contracted hours (part-time or full-time)
- Set working days agreed in advance
- Every other weekend working
- Friendly, supportive and stable team
- Regular social events and active staff support chat
- Ongoing training and career development
✨ How the Role Works
You'll agree your contracted hours and set working days with us before you start. On your agreed days, you'll be available to work up to an 8-hour period, during which you'll be allocated care visits to meet your contracted hours. Your visits may be scheduled in the morning (from 7:30am-15:30pm) or in the evening (from 14:30pm-10:30pm) depending on the needs of the service.
✨ The Role
Duties include:
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Companionship and social interaction
- Dementia care
- Light housekeeping
- Monitoring wellbeing and reporting concerns
- Supporting clients to remain independent in their own homes
All care is delivered in line with individual care plans to ensure safe, effective and person-centred support.
✨ What Our Team Says
"Don't hesitate—apply now, you won't regret it! The company is truly supportive, both to staff and clients. I came from retail management and wish I'd made the move sooner. Great team, guaranteed hours, and the best clients. You'll love it here!"
— Fiona, Care Assistant
If you're compassionate, reliable and looking for a rewarding role with guaranteed contracted hours and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Section 7(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies, as there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for this vacancy.
Pay: £13.75-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work for Willows Home Care?
- Are you able to work set working days each week, including alternate weekends, and be available to work either a morning shift (7:30am–3:30pm) or an evening shift (2:30pm–10:30pm)?
- Do you have a reliable car and UK driving license as this role is community based?
- What previous experience do you have in a care role?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Preston, Lancashire (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
