Support Worker/Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Support Workers / Care Assistants - Working With Adults and Children
A driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
£10.15 - £13.54 per hour
Part time early mornings 6.45am - 10am Monday - Friday, evening and weekend hours and bank hours available, Must be available to work early mornings during the week
We cover the following areas in North Manchester - Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford, Swinton, Worsley, Walkden, and surrounding areas.
Our support workers provide care to individuals of any age to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Our service also provides essential support to their family carers.
Why Work for Crossroads Together:
Voted as one of the Top 100 best companies to work for in the North West in 2021
Join a team that care! CQC rated ‘Good’
Enhanced DBS paid for by company
£10.15 per hour, £10.45 for early mornings, evenings and weekends, £13.54 for Bank Holidays
Mileage allowance 45p per mile
28 days holidays (pro rata)
Free induction and ongoing training paid for by company
Excellent rewards for refer a friend scheme through Care Friends app earn up to £372.00
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Carer Smart and NHS discount schemes
About You:
No experience required as full training will be given to anyone new to care
Willingness to attend our full induction programme for new to care starters
Able to treat people with dignity, empathy and compassion
Excellent communication skills
A driving licence and access to a car are essential
This highly rewarding support worker role can involve providing personal care, practical and emotional support to help individuals of any age to maintain their independence in their own homes and to lighten the load for their unpaid carers, such as family, neighbours and friends.
Duties could include providing one-to-one support for children and adults in their home and out in their local community to attend recreational activities.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and stringent vetting of employment history and references will be undertaken
To find out more call: 0161 445 9595 or visit our website at www.crossroadstogether.org.uk
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week
Salary: £10.15-£13.54 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Reference ID: CSW - SAL
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Worker/Care Assistant roles across Crossroads Together's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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