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Patient Attendant Jobs in Manchester

£13–£17 an hour · 12-hour shifts or live-in

Quick answer

Patient Attendant jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 12-hour shifts or live-in. Employers ask for patient care experience and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Manchester.

Typical pay
£13–£17
per hour
Full-time monthly
£2,250–£2,950
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
12-hour shifts or live-in
Open now
0
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Open patient attendant positions in Manchester

No open position is listed for Manchester today. New patient attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About patient attendant jobs in Manchester

Working as a patient attendant in Manchester means joining a private household. The patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance, and families across Greater Manchester hire for this role all year round.

Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting cluster.

Main duties

  • Help with personal hygiene and toileting
  • Support mobility and position changes
  • Monitor and record basic observations
  • Give meals and prompt medication
  • Report changes to the nurse or family

Patient Attendant pay in Manchester

Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why patient attendant pay here sits close to the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in ManchesterTypical pay ranges, per hour. Patient Attendant highlighted.
Patient Attendant£13–£17
Home Nurse£21–£38
Governess£20–£36
Patient Attendant pay across UKTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
London£13–£20
Manchester£13–£17
Birmingham£13–£17
Edinburgh£13–£18

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a patient attendant

Typical day — Patient AttendantAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Manchester?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.

Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Patient care experience
  • First aid and basic life support
  • Background check
  • Calm and patient manner

Working in United Kingdom

  • Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
  • Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in patient attendant roles in Manchester normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your patient attendant experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a patient attendant earn in Manchester?

Patient Attendant jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in patient attendant jobs in Manchester?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in patient attendant roles in Manchester normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a patient attendant in UK?

Employers ask for patient care experience, first aid and basic life support and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.

What does a patient attendant do day to day?

A patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance. Typical duties include help with personal hygiene and toileting, support mobility and position changes, monitor and record basic observations.

How do I apply for patient attendant jobs in Manchester on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a patient attendant work?

A typical schedule is 12-hour shifts or live-in. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.