Care Assistant

Job summary

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents with all aspects of their daily lives. You will work closely with the care team to ensure residents receive safe, respectful and person-centred care tailored to their individual needs.

This role is offered on a 33 hour contract, worked across three long shifts of 8am–8pm with alternate weekend working on a rota basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and continence support

• Assisting residents with mobility, transfers and the use of equipment such as hoists and slide sheets

• Supporting residents at mealtimes, including preparing simple snacks and monitoring dietary needs

• Providing meaningful companionship and emotional support

• Encouraging residents to take part in daily activities, exercise and social events

• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health, wellbeing or behaviour

• Maintaining accurate daily care notes, incident logs and handover information

• Following all Safeguarding, Infection Control and Health & Safety policies

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, visiting professionals and management

• Upholding dignity, independence and choice in every interaction

Essential:

• A genuine passion for caring for others

• Reliable, patient and compassionate

• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

• Willingness to undergo training and development

• Ability to work shifts including weekends

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a care or support role

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care

• Knowledge of Elderly Care and Dementia