Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
Experienced, compassionate HCAs for nursing homes, care homes and hospital wards. All hold current DBS and mandatory training. Available for days, nights and long days.
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Healthcare Staffing Agency · Preston, Lancashire
Quality Care Staff,
Quality Care Staff,
When You Need Them Most
NPL Care Services supplies fully vetted, DBS-checked Healthcare Assistants and care staff to nursing homes, care homes and NHS providers across Lancashire. Available 24/7 — including same-day emergency cover.
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Enhanced DBS
24/7 On-Call
Same-Day Cover
Fully Insured
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Enhanced DBS Checked
Fully Trained Staff
24/7 Emergency Cover
GDPR Compliant
ICO Registered
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What We Provide
Healthcare Staffing Solutions Across Lancashire
From emergency same-day cover to long-term planned placements — fully compliant care staff across the full spectrum of healthcare settings.
Support Workers
Dedicated support workers for learning disabilities, mental health, domiciliary care and complex needs. Trained in person-centred care and positive behaviour support.
Request Support WorkersEmergency Same-Day Cover
Last-minute shift coverage within 4 hours. Our 24/7 on-call team ensures your home is never short-staffed, day or night.
Call Now: 07377 454383Planned Staffing & Block Bookings
Reduce last-minute agency calls with pre-planned staffing. Block booking arrangements with consistent carers who know your residents.
Enquire About Block BookingDomiciliary Care Staff
Experienced domiciliary carers working in clients’ own homes across Preston, Blackpool and Lancashire. Trained in personal care, medication support and safeguarding.
Request Dom Care StaffPermanent Recruitment
End-to-end permanent placement for HCAs, senior carers, team leaders and care managers. All compliance, references and pre-employment checks handled for you.
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Why Choose NPL Care
The Healthcare Staffing Partner Lancashire Trusts
We’re not a faceless national agency. We’re a dedicated team in Preston, built on the belief that quality staffing changes lives — for residents, patients and the professionals who care for them.
Work With UsRapid Response
Most urgent requests filled within 4 hours. Our on-call team answers 24/7 — weekends and bank holidays included.
Zero Compliance Risk
Every HCA has current DBS, right to work, mandatory training and professional references — verified before every placement.
People-First Approach
We invest in our carers through fair pay, free training and genuine support — because happy carers deliver outstanding care.
Lancashire Expertise
We know the local care landscape — the providers, the pressures, and exactly what’s needed to keep your home running safely.
Full Insurance Cover
Public Liability and Employers’ Liability insurance as standard. Clients are protected on every booking.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden charges. Clear, agreed rates and weekly billing with full timesheet transparency.
Compliance & Standards
Every Carer. Every Shift. Fully Compliant.
Before any HCA joins our register — and before every placement — we verify a comprehensive compliance portfolio meeting NHS Employers standards.
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Current enhanced DBS or DBS Update Service registration, verified before every placement.
Right to Work Verification
All candidates’ right to work verified in line with Home Office guidelines.
Basic Life Support
Annual BLS/CPR training certificate held by all carers on our register.
Manual Handling Training
Annual practical manual handling training for safe patient moving and handling.
Infection Prevention & Control
Up-to-date IPC training including standard precautions, PPE use and outbreak management.
Safeguarding Adults & Children
Level 2 Safeguarding training — identifying, reporting and responding to signs of abuse.
Fire Safety Awareness
Annual fire safety certificate covering evacuation procedures and prevention.
Occupational Health & Immunisations
OH clearance including hepatitis B immunity and TB assessment for clinical placements.
Professional References
Minimum two satisfactory professional references verified directly with previous employers.
Public Liability Insurance
Full public liability insurance covering all placements. Certificates available on request.
Employers’ Liability Insurance
Statutory employers’ liability insurance for all workers supplied through NPL Care.
GDPR & ICO Registered
Fully compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. ICO registered.
How It Works
From Request to Care Delivered in 5 Steps
Our streamlined process gets compliant, quality care staff to you quickly — whether you need cover in one hour or three months.
You Contact Us
Call, WhatsApp or fill in our online form with your requirements.
We Match
We identify the best-fit candidate from our register of fully compliant local carers.
Compliance Check
All compliance documents verified as current before confirming any booking.
You Confirm
Review the candidate profile and confirm. You receive all documentation before the shift.
Care Delivered
Your carer arrives prepared. We follow up to ensure everything met your standards.
Sectors We Serve
Care Staff for Every Healthcare Setting
Our HCAs and care staff are experienced across a broad range of settings throughout Lancashire, Cumbria and the wider North West.
- Nursing Homes
- Care Homes
- NHS Hospitals
- Mental Health Services
- Domiciliary Care
- Learning Disabilities
- Supported Living
- Residential Care
- Community NHS
- Prison Healthcare
- Palliative Care
- Private Clinics
Client Testimonials
Trusted by Care Providers Across Lancashire
NPL Care has become our go-to agency for emergency cover. They respond quickly, the staff they send are professional and experienced, and the compliance documentation is always immaculate. Exactly what a busy care home needs.
I registered with NPL Care after struggling to get consistent shifts elsewhere. Within a week I had regular bookings near home, weekly pay on time, and a consultant who actually calls back. Couldn’t be more pleased.
We switched to NPL Care after issues with another agency. The difference is immediate — the staff know what they’re doing, compliance is tight, and the team are genuinely helpful. They are now our preferred agency.
Latest Opportunities
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HCA Jobs Across Lancashire
Healthcare Assistant — Nursing Home
Experienced HCAs needed for a well-regarded nursing home in Preston. Duties include personal care, medication prompting, record keeping and supporting residents with daily activities.
Support Worker — Learning Disabilities
Experienced support workers for a supported living service in Blackpool. Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. PBS training preferred.
Bank HCA — NHS Community Trust
Bank Healthcare Assistants across Lancashire NHS Community Trust sites. Ideal for HCAs wanting flexible work alongside existing employment or study. Competitive rates.
Senior HCA / Care Team Leader
Senior HCA or Team Leader for a large residential care provider in Blackburn/Burnley. You’ll support management, supervise junior carers and ensure care quality. NVQ Level 3 essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know about working with or registering with NPL Care Services.
We can typically fill urgent requests within 2–4 hours. Our 24/7 on-call team is always available for same-day emergency cover. For planned bookings, we usually confirm staffing within 1 hour of your request during office hours.
Yes — without exception. Every HCA holds a current Enhanced DBS certificate or is registered on the DBS Update Service. We verify DBS status before confirming every booking.
Our primary area covers Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Lancaster, Burnley, Chorley and the wider Lancashire region. We also cover parts of Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Contact us if you’re unsure whether we cover your area.
Complete our Candidate Registration Form on this page or call 07377 454383. We’ll arrange a registration meeting, collect your compliance documents and aim to get you active on our register within 48 hours.
All staff hold current certificates in: Basic Life Support (annual), Manual Handling (annual), Fire Safety, IPC, Safeguarding Adults (Level 2), Safeguarding Children (Level 2), Dementia Awareness, Medication Awareness, and Food Hygiene.
We invoice clients weekly in arrears from approved timesheets; payment due within 14 days. Care staff are paid weekly. All rates agreed in writing before commencement — no hidden fees.
Yes. We offer preferential rates for regular block bookings, and you get consistent carers who know your home and residents — improving care quality and reducing induction time. Contact us to discuss a tailored arrangement.
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Whether you need healthcare cover today or want to join our register, we respond within one business hour.
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For same-day or out-of-hours requests, call our on-call line directly.
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