Are you looking to start or grow your career in the UK care sector with flexible working options and long-term opportunities? Rochcare – Community Careline Services is currently recruiting dedicated Home Care Assistants to join its team in Rochdale. This opportunity is ideal for compassionate individuals who want to make a positive difference while building a stable and rewarding career in health and social care.
The Home Care Assistant role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals within their own homes, supporting them with daily living activities while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Successful candidates will assist with personal care, offer companionship, and help maintain a safe and comfortable home environment. The role requires strong organisational and time management skills, particularly for managing schedules and delivering care efficiently across different clients.
Applicants should demonstrate kindness, patience, and compassion, alongside good English language, numeracy, and writing skills to ensure clear communication and accurate record-keeping. The ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and reliability is essential, as carers play a key role in delivering consistent and trusted support to service users.
This position is based in Rochdale and includes both full-time opportunities and part-time roles of approximately 20 hours per week, making it suitable for students or individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. A driving licence is highly desirable, as the role involves travelling between client locations within the community.
Position: Home Care Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: From £13.60 Hourly to £14.10 Hourly
Location: Rochdale
About the Role
Home Care Assistant | Full Time | Drivers Wanted | Future Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you feel a passion to care for others? Are you looking for a flexible career supporting people on a one-to-one basis so they can live independently at home? £250 bonus scheme included!!
You can earn up to £14.10 per hour as a Home Assistant in Rochdale with Community Careline Services. We have many exciting opportunities available in and around Rochdale and surrounding areas. THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Must have access to their own vehicle.
Availability required:
Morning and lunch core visit times are between 7am & 3pm
Tea and bed core visit times are between 3pm & 10pm
Pay Rates & Mileage
£13.60 per hour Monday – Friday
£14.10 per hour Weekends
30p per mile
Travel time allowance for Drivers
What we offer
- Flexible hours with part-time options for regular days and times including options for 20-hour work weeks for students and potential future sponsorship opportunities.
- Perks of being directly employed: mileage allowance, paid holidays and company pension.
- Dedicated support from your local manager
- 24/7 Mental Health carer helpline
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Many opportunities for career progression.
- Free Uniform & PPE
- In House induction, Shadowing Opportunities and Training Opportunities
- We pay for your Blue Light card – sign up and receive discounts at 100s of outlets!
About the role
Principle Roles and Responsibilities
As a Home Assistant, you’ll have the satisfaction of really helping people in your local community. Enabling people to live as independently as possible in their homes is what we live and breathe!
- You may be offering companionship, personal care or help with medication. You’re likely to be cooking healthy meals, shopping, doing a little housework or helping someone to get out and about.
- The ideal candidate should be ready to assist and look after the physical and personal needs of people living in their own home. We’re looking for someone who is naturally compassionate who can help us deliver exceptional care. This role is about being committed to the wellbeing of each person, looking after any complex needs with real sensitivity.
- The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.
- The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through required training, peer mentoring and supervision.
Interested?
Thank you for considering this role!
If you are ready to make a difference in people’s lives, apply now, by clicking the “Apply Now” button or call us on 01706 643433 or email info@carelinerochdale.co.uk to become a valued member of our home care team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
What you will need
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 License and access to own Vehicle
Desired criteria
- A social care qualification such as Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience caring in an adult social care setting
Application Process
APPLY ON THE EMPLOYER’S WEBSITE
Application Deadline
April 1st, 2026