Care Assistant - Driving Licence Required
Helping Hands
Stalybridge
£14.95 - £15.30 per hour
Permanent – Part time
Location: Stalybridge
Since 1989, we support adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Life is better at home.
We are looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience required. We need the right to work in the UK; we cannot offer health and care worker visas. You must hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
Shift patterns flexible: mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.
Benefits
* Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
* Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
* Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
* Direct employment gives holiday entitlement and a pension scheme
* Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
* Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications – Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us.
* FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
* Annual pay reviews based on cost of living
Responsibilities
* Providing companionship
* Supporting personal care – showering, bathing, toileting
* Helping with mobility around the home
* Overseeing medication and providing medical support
* Assisting with housework – cleaning, cooking, tidying
* Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
Qualifications
* Right to work in the UK
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
* Applicable training completed (Care Certificate, NVQs)
* Excellent communication skills and compassionate nature
* Adaptable, kind‑hearted and able to put others first
We also offer our team a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
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