Female Home Care Worker | £125 Welcome Bonus


Company:	ICare Group
Salary:	£13.45 to £13.70 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PR25/PR26/PR5/PR1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Female Home Care Worker - Walking & Driving Shifts Available

Leyland (PR25 & PR26), Bamber Bridge (PR5) & Penwortham (PR1) & Lostock Hall (PR5)

💷 £13.45 - £13.70 per hour

🎉 £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

🚗 Paid Mileage Between Care Calls (Drivers)

🕒 Flexible Hours (7am-10pm, Monday-Sunday)

Make a Difference in Your Local Community

At ICare Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own home.

We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable female Home Care Workers to join our team supporting people across Leyland (PR25 & PR26), Bamber Bridge (PR5), Penwortham (PR1), Lostock Hall (PR5) and surrounding areas. Both walking and driving shifts are available.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll give you the training, support and encouragement you need to succeed.

Important Information Before You Apply

We currently have female walking and driving shifts available across Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham.

Due to the nature of the care provided, this role is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010.

Walking Positions

✔ No driving licence required

✔ Able to travel between service users within your local area

✔ Reliable and punctual

✔ Comfortable working independently in the community

Driving Positions

✔ Hold a full UK driving licence

✔ Have access to your own vehicle

✔ Be able to travel throughout the PR1, PR5, PR25 and PR26 areas

✔ Be willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance if not already in place

Why Join ICare?

At ICare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

🔹 I - Inclusion

Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.

🔹 C - Compassion

We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.

🔹 A - Aspire

We help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

🔹 R - Respect

We value individuality and promote choice and independence.

🔹 E - Empowerment

We support people to live their lives to the fullest.

We don't just talk about our values, we live them every day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Home Care Worker, you'll support people in their own homes, helping them remain independent while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

No two days are the same, but your role may include:

✅ Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion

✅ Supporting with washing, dressing and daily routines

✅ Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition

✅ Providing medication prompts and support in line with care plans

✅ Carrying out wellbeing and safety checks

✅ Supporting with light household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment

✅ Offering companionship and emotional support

✅ Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support

✅ Promoting independence, choice and person-centred care

✅ Working as part of a supportive and dedicated care team

✅ Walking or travelling between clients' homes across Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Penwortham, Lostock Hall and surrounding communities

Most importantly, you'll make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

✔ Caring and compassionate

✔ Reliable and committed

✔ Positive and enthusiastic

✔ Great communicators

✔ Passionate about making a difference

✔ Flexible and able to work across a varied rota, including evenings and weekends

✔ Comfortable working independently within the community

✔ Living in Leyland (PR25 & PR26), Bamber Bridge (PR5), Penwortham (PR1), Lostock Hall (PR5), Preston (PR1 & PR2) or within a reasonable travelling distance

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

✅ £13.45 - £13.70 per hour

✅ £125 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

✅ £125 Refer a Friend Scheme

✅ Paid mileage between care calls (drivers)

✅ Weekly pay

✅ Pension scheme

✅ Flexible working opportunities

✅ Full induction and paid shadowing shifts

✅ Care Certificate training and ongoing development

✅ Career progression opportunities

✅ Blue Light Card reimbursement

✅ Employee Assistance Programme

✅ Free uniform and PPE

✅ Employee recognition initiatives and Carer Awards

✅ Dedicated wellbeing and support team

A Career That Matters

You won't just be providing care.

You'll be helping someone remain independent in their own home, maintain their confidence, stay connected to their community and continue living life on their own terms.

Help us deliver outstanding care across Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Penwortham and the surrounding communities and make a real difference to the lives of local people every day.

Apply today and become part of the ICare family.

#ICare

Inclusion | Compassion | Aspire | Respect | Empowerment

"Care locally. Change lives daily."

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