Day Care Assistant

At Ashbourne Care Home, our days are built around warmth, dignity, and meaningful connection. We are looking for a caring, reliable, and compassionate Day Care Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting residents with their daily routines, wellbeing, and independence, helping them feel safe, valued, and included throughout the day.

This is a rewarding role where your kindness and professionalism make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

⭐ What You’ll Be Doing

• Support residents with personal care, always protecting dignity, choice, and independence


• Assist with daily routines, including washing, dressing, and mobility


• Encourage engagement in activities, conversation, and social interaction


• Follow individualised care plans, delivering person‑centred support tailored to each resident


• Monitor residents’ wellbeing, mood, and comfort throughout the day


• Support safe mobility, including assisting with transfers or repositioning when required


• Help with mealtimes, offering support, encouragement, and a positive dining experience


• Maintain accurate records, documenting care delivered, observations, and any concerns


• Ensure the environment remains clean, safe, and welcoming


• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care

• A naturally caring, patient, and respectful approach


• Someone who enjoys supporting older adults and building positive relationships


• Good communication skills and a calm, person‑centred attitude


• Ability to work as part of a supportive team


• Basic IT skills for documentation


• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential — full training is provided


• A driving licence is beneficial but not required

• A warm, friendly team who value kindness and teamwork


• A supportive environment where residents’ dignity and wellbeing come first


• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression


• A leadership team who listen, support, and invest in their staff


• A workplace where your contribution genuinely matters

Benefits:

• On\-site parking


• Paid training

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