Home Care - Care Assistant - £13.20/hr Swinton- visits no less than 1hr - paid mileage 45p/mile

Home Instead; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Salford is seeking a part-time Care Professional. The role involves providing companionship, supporting with personal care, and assisting with daily tasks. Training is provided, and applicants must be over 18 with access to a vehicle. Hourly pay is £13.20 with flexible working hours across weekdays and weekends.

Benefits

DBS check

Paid mileage at 45p/mile

Ongoing training and support

Employee assistance program available 24/7

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and resident within Salford.
• Access to a vehicle with Class A Business Insurance is required.
• No formal care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Support with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Assist with daily tasks like meal prep and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Trustworthy

Education

GCSE level English or equivalent

Job description

Home Instead knows that you are not "just a carer" and we value what you do. Follow us on Social Media to get a flavour of our Home Instead Salford & Worsley Team, Clients, and Community projects. Search "Home Instead Salford and Worsley" on Facebook or Instagram.

Achievements

We have been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in 2017 and 2023.

Important Considerations Before Application

• Our Care Assistants are required to work at least 2 evenings during the week and alternate weekends.
• Core hours are between 8am-1pm and 4.45pm-9.30pm, with potential to increase hours.
• It is ESSENTIAL to be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.
• You must be over 18 and resident within Salford (non-Salford postcodes are outside our territory).
• GCSE level English or equivalent is required.

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is highly rewarding, with minimum 1-hour care visits allowing for high-quality, person-focused care. Duties include:

• Providing companionship and social interaction
• Supporting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming
• Assisting with daily tasks like meal prep and light housework
• Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping

Qualifications

Formal care experience is not required; full training is provided. We seek individuals who are caring, friendly, professional, dependable, trustworthy, and respectful. References will reflect these qualities.

Additional Information

Join the Home Instead community, work with like-minded colleagues, and enjoy career development opportunities. To apply, click or call 0161 870 3861.

Our commitments include:

• DBS check
• Paid mileage at 45p/mile
• Genuine training and ongoing support
• Employee assistance program available 24/7
• Recognition and appreciation for your work

Compensation

• £13.20 per hour
• Permanent, part-time position
• Posted 1 day ago

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