Care assistant (Greater Manchester)

Fountain; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking self-employed Live In Carers to join their platform. You will provide one-to-one support to older people in their homes, helping them maintain independence. The position offers flexible scheduling, a competitive pay of £720-865 per week, and various benefits including driving bonuses and free training. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of care experience and the right to work as self-employed in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive weekly rate

Flexible scheduling

Travel cost reimbursement

Carer loyalty programme

Access to E-learning platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months professional care experience.
• Ability to provide 2 professional references.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised care to customers.
• Supporting with medication reminders and food shopping.
• Offering companionship and light housework.

Skills

Independent work without supervision

Good spoken English

Job description

Join the thousands of self‑employed live‑in carers finding rewarding care work through Elder’s award‑winning online platform.

Elder is expanding its Live In Care service! We’re looking for self‑employed Live In Carers to join our platform and provide one‑to‑one support to older people at home.

Providing personalised care, you’ll work directly with the customer to create a schedule everyone is happy with. Your assistance will help them to stay in control and independent for as long as possible and you’ll have plenty of time to provide meaningful support and form real connections.

Daily responsibilities will vary depending on your care recipient, but may include:

• Personal care
• Medication reminders
• Food shopping
• Meal preparation
• Mobility support
• Companionship
• Light housework
• A competitive weekly rate of £720-865 per week
• Double pay on bank holidays, driving bonuses, food allowances, and other add-ons
• Your travel costs to and from your placement reimbursed
• The opportunity to join the carer loyalty programme. Your very first day of care will give you access to exclusive rewards that can help you stay healthy, reach your financial goals, and balance your work and personal time.
• Full flexibility to choose who you care for as a live‑in carer, and when, all of which can be easily managed in our online portal
• Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all meals covered
• Dedicated support from our Family Support Specialists
• Free access to an external E‑learning platform, so you can grow your skills in specialist areas

Requirements:

• Be able to work independently without manager supervision in the care recipient's home
• Ability to commit to placements for a minimum of 7 nights in the Care Recipient's home
• Have at least 6 months professional care experience
• The ability to pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England and Wales, or a PVG in Scotland)
• The ability to provide 2 professional references that Elder can verify
• A good level of spoken English
• Right to work as self‑employed in the UK (unfortunately, no Student/Skilled worker visas)

How to Apply:

We’ve made applying easy. Our simple online application form can be completed in minutes, and all of our onboarding process is fully‑remote via an introductory call, which will be arranged at a time that suits you.

Job Type: Full‑time

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• DBS/PVG (required)