Care Assistants - South Manchester

Be Caring; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Holiday pay

EAP

Union membership

Job summary

Be Caring is seeking Care Assistants for South Manchester to support clients in their own homes. Roles include drivers and walkers with shift pay, requiring weekend availability.

The position is open to female applicants only to align with Equality Act 2010, with support for both male and female clients. Based in South Manchester (Sharston, Baguley, Wythenshawe, Northenden, Brooklands, Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Barrow Moor), the role offers full-time hours and a pay structure

Qualifications

• Experience caring for family or friends is advantageous.
• Must be kind, reliable and able to work with diverse clients.
• Willingness to work weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve personal outcomes in their homes.
• Provide dignified personal care respecting privacy and choice.
• Promote independence and confidence through enabling approaches.
• Liaise with families and professionals to share relevant information.

Skills

Caregiving

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Care Assistants - South Manchester - Female Drivers Only

Drivers & Walkers | Block Pay (Not Pay-Per-Call)

Do you have a natural caring side?

Whether you’ve supported a loved one or simply enjoy helping others, you already have the foundations to become a great Care Assistant.

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our Be Caring Manchester team.

Please note: due to the personal nature of the support, this role is open to female applicants only (in line with the Equality Act 2010). The successful applicant will be supporting both male and female clients.

No sponsorships available

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be based in South Manchester, supporting people in their own homes across Sharston, Baguley, Wythenshawe, Northenden, Brooklands, Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Barlow Moor.

We have opportunities for both drivers and walkers, depending on the area and rota.

Pay, Shift Pay & Hours

• £13.30 p/hr – drivers
• £12.75 p/hr – walkers
• Mileage: 50p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists
• Full-time hours only
• Weekend availablity is required

We offer shift pay rather than pay-per-call, meaning you’re paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

Shift patterns (2-week rota):

• Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Late shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
• Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday

Job Description

If you have previous experience as a carer for family or friends, you’ll make an excellent Care Assistant in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to achieve their personal outcomes, working alongside families and professionals
• Provide dignified personal care that respects privacy and choice
• Promote independence and confidence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on individual needs, choices, and preferencesCommunicate clearly, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time
• Help people stay connected to their community, accessing local services and support

Induction Training

You’ll receive comprehensive paid induction training, including:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
• Infection prevention and control,health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Why Be Caring?

Be Caring is the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider. When you join us, you’re not just “staff” – you become part of a values-led organisation built on Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved.

We focus on kindness, respect and inclusion, and we’re as committed to supporting our colleagues as we are to supporting the people we care for. You can expect stable employment, fair pay and genuine opportunities to progress as you grow with us.

Bonus schemes

• Up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 birthday gift voucher

Current bonus structure – more details shared at recruitment and onboarding.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training:1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay:annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional):through our partnership with the GMB.

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