Care Assistant – Full time

Home Instead

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Atherton, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Home Instead Leigh, covers  Leigh, Atherton, Tyldsley, Astley and other areas.  Thomas and Georgia Pennington launched Home Instead Leigh in march 2020 after being in the British army for 8 years. We proudly have a CQC rating of good.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Care Professionals who have access to reliable transport and have a caring personality that bring a great attitude to our company, If you are available full time and can work alternative weekends .

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Excellent pay rates - from £10 - £11.50 and DOUBLE RATE at bank holidays. 
  • Types of hours available : 10 hours part time to 35 hours full time
  • Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
  • Mileage - 45p a mile. 
  • Training - Fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training and city and guilds qualifications. 
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 
  • Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

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
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping
  • Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

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 at 01942 877294 to learn more.

About this role

Summary

Provide person-focused care including personal tasks, companionship, and assistance with daily activities at clients' homes

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Atherton, England, with flexible work and alternative weekends

Salary

from £10 - £11.50 and DOUBLE RATE at bank holidays

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reliabilitycaring personalitytransportation

Preferred skills

care sector experiencetraining and developmentsocial interaction

Specializations

personal carecompanionshipdomiciliary careelderly care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Atherton, UK

On-site City