Care Assistant

Home Instead; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Ongoing training and support

45p/mile for travel

Job summary

A leading care provider in Salford is seeking caring individuals to join as Care Professionals. This role involves providing companionship, personal care, and support with everyday tasks for clients in their homes. No prior experience is needed, as full training is provided. Candidates should be trustworthy, passionate about helping others, and have availability during evenings and weekends. A means of transport is essential due to client locations. Join a rewarding career with us and make a genuine impact on others' lives.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – all training is provided.
• Must have a means of transport.
• Evening & weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Support clients with personal care like bathing and dressing.
• Help with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Caring nature

Trustworthy

Passionate and enthusiastic

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Ready to bring your caring nature to a team that values it?
If you’re a good communicator, problem solver, and passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Why Choose a Career with Home Instead?

We're offering more than just a job – we’re offering a fulfilling career where your caring personality makes a genuine impact. Here’s what makes working with us special:

Proud to be rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in both 2017 and 2023!

We appreciate the important role you play. With us, you're not "just a carer" – your work is respected and celebrated every day.

Your well-being is our priority. Access free, confidential counselling and legal advice, not just for work issues but any personal concerns too.

Genuine opportunities to advance and build a long‑term career with us.

Your journey begins with a paid induction (terms apply) and continues with ongoing training and support. Our commitment to your growth is real!

Get 45p/mile to support your travel needs.

📌 Important Details Before Applying: 📌

Evening & Weekend Availability: We require availability for at least 2 evenings a week and alternate weekends.
Core Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm, with potential for additional hours.
Must have a means of transport as clients are cared for in their own homes & will require you to accompany them on outings or appointments. Clients can also live in remote areas; therefore, applicants ideally should have a driver’s licence, access to own vehicle and class 1 business insurance.

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person‑focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Salfordas a Care Professional. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, respectful and enjoy building professional friendships.

You do not need any experience or qualifications to work for us. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting, this could be personal experience, voluntary or previous paid experience.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – all training is provided
• Caring nature
• Trustworthy
• Passionate and enthusiastic
• Organisation skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and have a high degree offlexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0161 870 3681.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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