Care Assistants - South Manchester - Female Only

Care Assistants - South Manchester - Female Only Drivers & Walkers | Block Pay (Not Pay-Per-Call) Do you have a natural caring side? Whether you’ve supported a loved one or simply enjoy helping others, you already have the foundations to become a great Care Assistant. At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our Be Caring Manchester team. Please note: due to the personal nature of the support, this role is open to female applicants only (in line with the Equality Act 2010). The successful applicant will be supporting both male and female clients. No sponsorships available Where You’ll Work You’ll be based in South Manchester, supporting people in their own homes across Sharston, Baguley, Wythenshawe, Northenden, Brooklands, Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Barlow Moor. We have opportunities for both drivers and walkers, depending on the area and rota. Pay, Shift Pay & Hours £13.30 p/hr – drivers £12.75 p/hr – walkers Mileage: 45p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists Full-time hours only Weekend availablity is required We offer shift pay rather than pay-per-call, meaning you’re paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift. Shift patterns (2-week rota): Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm Late shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday Job Description If you have previous experience as a carer for family or friends, you’ll make an excellent Care Assistant in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will: Support people to achieve their personal outcomes, working alongside families and professionals Provide dignified personal care that respects privacy and choice Promote independence and confidence using enabling approaches Deliver personalised care based on individual needs, choices, and preferences Communicate clearly, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time Help people stay connected to their community, accessing local services and support Induction Training You’ll receive comprehensive paid induction training, including: Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes. Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity Confidentiality and professional boundaries. Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication. Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red) Infection prevention and control, health and safety. Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity. Why Be Caring? Be Caring is the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider. When you join us, you’re not just “staff” – you become part of a values-led organisation built on Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved. We focus on kindness, respect and inclusion, and we’re as committed to supporting our colleagues as we are to supporting the people we care for. You can expect stable employment, fair pay and genuine opportunities to progress as you grow with us. Bonus schemes* Up to £300 New Starter Bonus Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus Up to £400 Annual Bonus £25 birthday gift voucher *Current bonus structure – more details shared at recruitment and onboarding. Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch! Benefits Fully funded DBS. Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules. Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses. Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents. Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB. #INDSP2