via indeed · 19 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Care Assistant (Care Home)

Glenesk Care Home
Retford parttime, fulltime
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Care Assistant (in a Care Home)

Hourly rate: up to £12\.80 (£13\.00 after 1 years service)

Shift length: 7\.5 hours (3 shifts per week, opportunity to pick up more)

Paid breaks; extra pay on bank holidays; paid shadow shifts; bonuses and staff incentive schemes

We are currently looking for a passionate, kind and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our well\-trained and friendly team of staff.

Job Purpose:

You will look after the day\-to\-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like\-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensure that our residents are comfortable in their home.

Duties include:

  • Helping our residents with daily personal care such as washing, dressing, using the toilet and feeding themselves, ensuring that they are as comfortable and as well looked after as possible.

  • Assisting our residents with mobility, turning, positioning. Providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Responding to the nurse call system promptly.

  • General household tasks such as making beds, ironing and tidying up.

  • Getting to know out residents so that you can deliver care that is tailored to their individual needs.

  • Maintaining resident stability by checking vital signs, body mass, testing urine, recording intake and output information.

  • Administering medicine and treatments.

  • Documenting all actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records.

Skills/Qualifications:

Multi\-tasking, Medical Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Informing Others, Judgment, Pain Management, Acute/Critical Care

Experience:

Ideally you will have previously worked in the care sector with old age and dementia and hold a QCF Level 2 qualification. However, full training will be provided and a willingness to learn would be key.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12\.80 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Retford, Nottinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
  • Do you have NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care?

Experience:
  • Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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