via Indeed · 30 September 2026 ·10 days ago

DAY Care Assistant (Female only)

Dovehaven Care Homes
Oldham
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Care Assistant (Days)

Avonleigh Gardens, Oldham

Days \- 33hrs \- 8am \- 8pm \- on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required \- Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

  • 12\-hour shifts \= more full days off

  • Real Living Wage, because your work matters

  • Strong, supportive team on every shift

  • Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end

  • Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly
A Role That Fits How You Work

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

  • A more social, active environment

  • Building relationships with residents and families

  • Supporting activities and daily routines
About Avonleigh Gardens

Avonleigh Gardens is a residential home catering for up to 59 residents, our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable \& happy as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

*Take a look at the home:* https://dovehaven.co.uk/our\-homes/avonleigh\-gardens

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night.

This includes:

  • Personal care delivered with dignity

  • Supporting emotional wellbeing

  • Encouraging independence where possible

  • Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment
(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home)

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Calm, dependable, and compassionate

  • Comfortable working independently (especially at night)

  • Team players who support others

  • Genuinely motivated to make a difference
What You’ll Get
  • Real Living Wage

  • Fortnightly pay

  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

  • Paid DBS

  • Free parking

  • Full induction before your first shift

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

  • Uniform provided
Important Information
  • Day shifts available

  • Full\-time or part\-time contract

  • Every other weekend required

  • No sponsorship available

  • Enhanced DBS required
\*Please note – There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting females. \*

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs\-code\-of\-practice

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