Weekend Care Assistant Required

Home Instead Senior Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Manchester. This rewarding role includes companionship, personal care, and support for daily tasks. A driver’s license and vehicle insurance are essential. No formal care experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay at £13.70 per hour, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive work environment. Candidates must be over 18 and ideally reside within the area.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Mileage paid at 45p/mile

Paid induction process

Birthday off - Paid

Outstanding provider 2023

Award-winning training and ongoing support

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name is essential.
• Over 18 years old.
• No formal care experience is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and maintain regular interaction with clients.
• Assist clients with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Caring attitude

Education

GCSE level English or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

• Excellent rate of pay£13.70per hour
• Mileage paid at 45p/mile.
• Paid induction process*terms apply -
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Your birthday off - Paid
• Outstanding provider 2023
• Award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme- available 24/7 Your well-being is important Home Instead – you will have free, confidential access to counselling (not limited to work-related) and legal advice.
• Genuine appreciation and recognition of the important work that you will undertakeas a Care Professional with Home Instead.

Home Instead knows that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do.

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

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLICATION

- Our Care Assistants are required to work at least 2 evenings in the week and alternate weekends. Core hours are between 8am- 1pm and 4.45pm - 9.30pm, although there is potential to increase hours beyond these times.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance in order to be able to fulfil our domiciliary positions

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

We are looking for Care Professionals that recognise the importance of the work that they do. We need good communicators and problem solvers with a professional approach to the important work that they do. We need people that can’t help but CARE. “Just a carer?” No such thing!

Job Description

Care Assistant responsibilities

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.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance

Qualifications

Formal care experience is not required. Experience is also welcomed.

We need you to CARE for others and be happy in YOUR career. We need you to help us to support our clients by providing the highest quality of care so that they can continue to live safe, well and as independently as possible in their ownhomes. We, as a company, will care for you!

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.

It is ESSENTIAL to have GCSE level English or equivalent.

It is ESSENTIAL to be resident within Salford (non-Salford postcodes will fall into other Home Instead Office’s territories).

Formal care experience is not required- we provide full training. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are dependable, trust-worthy and respectful.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLICATION

- Our Care Assistants are required to work at least 2 evenings and alternative weekends. Core hours are between 8am- 1pm and 4.45pm - 9.30pm, although there is potential to increase hours beyond these times.

You must be over 18.

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us 0161 870 3861 to learn more.

Home Insteadare committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Things to consider

The role willbe subject to a DBS check.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford-worsley/ for more information.

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