Home Care Assistant – Drivers Only
Join the Rochcare Ltd team at Community Careline Services in Rochdale.
Location: Roche House, 75-77 Drake Street, Community Careline Services, Rochdale.
We’re recruiting a Home Assistant who can also serve as a driver, providing one‑to‑one support to residents in their homes. This role can be part‑time or full‑time with flexible hours. You will be responsible for driving patients to appointments, shopping, cooking healthy meals, and administering medication, as well as providing companionship and personal care.
Salary: £13.10–13.60 per hour, with a £30p per mile mileage allowance and travel time allowance. A £250 bonus scheme is available.
This position requires UK residency and a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. We do not sponsor visa applications. The successful candidate must have a clean driving record, be kind, patient and compassionate, and possess good English, numeracy and writing skills.
Availability
* Morning and lunch core visits (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)
* Tea and bed core visits (3:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Pay & Mileage
* £13.10 per hour Monday–Friday
* £13.60 per hour on weekends
* £0.30 per mile mileage allowance
* Travel time allowance for drivers
What We Offer
* Flexible part‑time or regular full‑time hours
* Direct employment benefits – mileage allowance, paid holidays, company pension
* Dedicated local manager support
* 24/7 mental health carer helpline
* Health & well‑being programme
* Opportunities for career progression
* Free uniform & PPE
* In‑house induction, shadowing, and training opportunities
* Blue Light card with discounts at many outlets
About the Role
As a Home Assistant, you’ll help people live independently at home by providing companionship, personal care, medication assistance, cooking, shopping, duties, and transportation. You must show respect for privacy, maintain professional standards, and demonstrate a keen interest in learning and growth through training, peer mentoring, and performance reviews.
Required Criteria
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Kindness, patience and compassion
* Good English, numeracy and writing skills
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desired Criteria
* Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* Previous experience caring in an adult social care setting
How to Apply
Call 01706 643433 or email info@carelinerochdale.co.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday, 28 November 2025.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced professionals, as well as those who are just starting out.
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