Care Assistant

Job description

Location: Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas

Pay: £14.69 to £16.26 per hour (including paid travel time) plus mileage at 45p per mile

Hours: Full-time & part-time available (contracted up to 30 hours)

We are looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in Cheadle and surrounding areas.

To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.

Please note: We do NOT offer sponsorship.

Benefits

Work in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas

Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle

Contracted hours from 10 to 30 hours per week depending on availability

High pay rate of £14.69 to £16.26 per hour (including paid travel time)

Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days

Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate (included in the above hourly rate)

Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile

Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment

Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday

Shopping discounts and free Blue Light Card

Earn up to £500 for referring a friend

You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme

Full in-house induction training with over £360 pay on completion

Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications

Career progression along our career path

24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team

Funded DBS check

Minimum 1 hour visits

As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive 'can do' attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Providing companionship

Supporting with personal care

Helping with mobility and staying active

Assisting with medication or specialist needs

Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking

Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions

You will need a smartphone to use our app

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheadle Hulme

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English