Care Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Carer (Days) to join our established team at Shropshire Respite Centre. You will support vulnerable adults, including individuals living with dementia, to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

You will work collaboratively alongside Senior Carers, the Registered Manager, and the wider staff team, playing a vital role in ensuring our service remains safe, caring, effective, and well\-led.

This role is ideal for someone who values person\-centred care, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Shift Pattern

This role follows a two\-week rolling rota, providing consistency for both staff and residents:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday


• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high\-quality, person\-centred care in line with individual care plans *(CQC S1\)*


• Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living activities


• Promote choice, dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing at all times *(CQC S1\)*


• Observe, monitor, and accurately report changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing *(CQC E1\)*


• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely care records


• Work safely and cooperatively within the team to ensure a well\-organised, supportive care environment *(CQC W1\)*

• Experience working withvulnerable adults in a care or support setting


• Understanding of person\-centred care and dignity in care


• Basic knowledge of dementia care and effective communication approaches


• Awareness of safeguarding adults and duty of care


• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans accurately


• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Experience supporting individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment


• Knowledge of CQC standards and best practice in adult social care


• Familiarity with care documentation and daily records


• Experience supporting people with mobility needs and use of equipment


• Understanding of equality, inclusion, and respectful care

We are committed to developing our staff and value individuals who are:

• Willing to undertake mandatory and specialist training *(CQC W1\)*


• Open to continuous learning and professional development


• Interested in building skills in:


• Dementia care and meaningful engagement


• Safeguarding adults


• Infection prevention and control


• Moving \& handling


• Communication and person\-centred practice

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and values\-led team


• Consistent shift pattern with a rolling rota


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Approachable leadership and strong team culture


• The opportunity to work in a service focused on quality, compassion, and continuous improvement

If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about delivering outstanding care — we would love to hear from you.

Join Shropshire Respite Centre and help make every day meaningful for the people we support.

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring sponsorship.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £12\.75\-£13\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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