Care Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to provide high\-quality support to individuals in care homes and within their own homes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting with daily activities, ensuring residents' comfort, safety, and well\-being. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a supportive team environment.

Duties

• Assist residents or clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming


• Support with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety at all times


• Help with meal preparation and feeding as required


• Maintain accurate care plans and document any changes in residents’ conditions


• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance residents’ quality of life


• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for all


• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members to coordinate care needs


• Assist with light domestic duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space


• Support clients in attending appointments or engaging in social activities outside the care setting

Skills

• Experience working within a care home is essential. Minimum 1 year


• Ability to understand and follow detailed care plans accurately


• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written


• Basic IT skills for recording notes and updating care records efficiently


• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with residents and their families


• Compassionate attitude with a genuine desire to help others


• Organised approach to managing multiple responsibilities effectively

This role offers an enriching career path for those passionate about caring for others. Successful applicants will be committed to delivering respectful, person\-centred support that promotes independence and dignity.

Online training is mandatory for all staff.

DBS check required.

36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts: 8am \-8pm including alternate weekends, as per rota.

Pay: From £13\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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