Care Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 30/01/2026

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LOCATION:

Netherley, Everton, Anfield, Croxteth, Norris Green, Belle Vale, Speke, Allerton, Woolton, Walton, Clubmoor, Garston and all other surrounding areas

SALARY: £12.60 per hour weekdays and £13.00 per hour weekends

Real living wage employer

SHIFT PATTERNS:
Breakfasts and Lunches / Teas and Beds

MILEAGE: 45p per mile allowance included

ABOUT US:

Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people's lives. Guided by our core values COMPASSIONATE, PIONEERING, RELIABLE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable social care solutions.

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes within the Liverpool area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role with a leading Health and Social Care Charity. No experience is required and training will be provided.

Purpose of the Post is to provide personal/domestic care to the service user enabling them to retain their independence in their own home.

• To promote good care practice, including a commitment to the service user, maintaining their dignity and independence and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• To meet the physical, social and emotional need of service users as agreed in the care plan, to promote independence and enhance their living skills.
• Provide direct personal/domestic care in accordance with the service users assessed needs, for example.
• To liaise and collaborate with other departmental staff, agencies and community nurses who are involved in providing care for the service user.
• To work with service users to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required.
• To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records providing written reports on care plans and report regularly to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances.
• To be part of a team of staff working within the community, working flexibly with other staff members.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with Local Solutions policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• To undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the job.

• Paid training.
• Free uniform, which includes an excellent quality fleece and waterproof coat.
• Provide all staff with a Free Enhanced DBS.
• Blue Light Card.
• Access to a full Employee Assistance Programme.
• 50% discount for our Watersports Centre.
• Annual awards for nominated employees.

If you have a spare room in your home you may be able to provide a young person with support and earn up to £230 a week which may not affect your benefits.