Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship in Manchester at Home Instead

Salary£17,160 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationManchester
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes30 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts7 Dec 2026
Hours30 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months
Positions3

Job description

Summary

Home Instead Salford is an award-winning domiciliary care provider, supporting older adults to live independently and comfortably in their own homes across Salford and the surrounding communities. They are recruiting for new health care professionals who are caring and compassionate. You must have a driving licence! 

What you will do at work

  • Providing person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs
  • Supporting people with daily routines and activities
  • Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction
  • Supporting individuals living with dementia, including promoting independence, reassurance and well-being
  • Assisting with meals, personal care and mobility where required
  • Taking part in activities that promote social engagement and quality of life
  • Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support
  • Working as part of a wider care team and communicating effectively with colleagues and families
  • Following care plans, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements
  • Maintaining accurate confidential care records

Training

  • Adult Care Worker Level 2
  • Maths and English if requested/required 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • caring
  • Full UK driving license

About this employer

 information
Home Instead Salford is an award-winning domiciliary care provider, supporting older adults to live independently and comfortably in their own homes across Salford and the surrounding communities. Recognised for delivering exceptional standards of person-centred care, we achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in both 2017 and 2023. Our dedicated team provides compassionate companionship, personal care, dementia support, and specialist services, making a positive difference to the lives of clients and their families every day

After this apprenticeship

To be employed as a qualified full-time carer upon completion.

Things to consider

  • You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • You must be comfortable with personal care.
  • You must have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle 

Employee benefits

  • Training and ongoing professional development
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • Double pay bank holidays
  • Mileage allowance and paid travel time
  • Employee recognition and reward programmes
  • Supportive and friendly team culture
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community every day
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

Employer

Home Instead

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Salford City College
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Working pattern
7 days per week available (30 hour per week minimum contract – 48 hours per week). Hours to be agreed.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

457 Chorley Road
Swinton
Manchester, North West
M27 9LQ
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