Care Assistant

Salary/Rate:£13
Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Burnley
County:Lancashire
Sector:Adult Social Care
Job ref:170114
Post Date:July 22, 2026
Short description:
Provide person-centred care and support to adults living independently, helping residents maintain their wellbeing, dignity and independence with flexible agency shifts to suit your availability. See below for the full job details.
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Agency | Ad Hoc | Flexible Hours

Flexible Care Work That Fits Around You

Rotherwood Cares is recruiting experienced Care Assistants to join our agency team, supporting a well-established Extra Care Housing service in Burnley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Care Assistants looking for flexible work that fits around their lifestyle, whether you are looking to increase your income, work around other commitments, or choose shifts that suit your availability.

You will support adults living independently within their own apartments, helping residents maintain their dignity, wellbeing, and independence while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide practical and emotional support to residents, helping them live as independently as possible while ensuring their individual needs are met.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive care team, providing compassionate care and making a positive difference to residents’ daily lives.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Providing personal care with dignity, respect, and compassion
  • Supporting residents with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene
  • Assisting with mobility and safe moving and handling
  • Promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing
  • Supporting with meals, hydration, and nutrition
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any concerns
  • Completing accurate care records and documentation
  • Following safeguarding, infection prevention, and health and safety procedures
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding care

Shift Patterns Available

We offer a variety of flexible agency shifts, including:

  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts
  • Weekday shifts
  • Weekend shifts

Work as much or as little as you like, with shifts available to suit your availability.

About You

We are looking for Care Assistants who have:

  • Previous experience working as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant
  • A caring, compassionate, and reliable approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A commitment to delivering person-centred care
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Essential Requirements

  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred) or willingness to obtain one
  • Up-to-date mandatory training or willingness to complete this
  • A positive attitude and passion for supporting others

What We Offer

  • £13.00 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible working to suit your availability
  • Day and night shifts available
  • Ongoing agency opportunities
  • Dedicated support from our friendly recruitment team
  • Opportunities to work across additional services if desired
  • Simple registration process and fast onboarding

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Care Assistant looking for flexible agency work in Burnley, Rotherwood Cares would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our recruitment team for further information.

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