Carer

Job summary

Care Assistant – Dementia Care Home

Location: Mercer Moors Care Home
Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Bank Hours Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Join Our Caring Team

At Mercer Moors Care Home, we are dedicated to providing outstanding person-centred care for individuals living with dementia. We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support independence, and help create a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and respected.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.

• Assist residents with mobility and moving safely around the home.

• Encourage independence and choice wherever possible.

• Support residents with eating and drinking.

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

• Engage residents in meaningful activities and conversations.

• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans.

• Promote dignity, privacy, respect, and person-centred care at all times.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate.

• Patient and understanding, particularly when supporting people living with dementia.

• A good communicator with a positive attitude.

• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.

• Committed to delivering high-quality care.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive and friendly working environment.

• Pension scheme.

• Paid annual leave.

• Recognition and reward programmes.

• Uniform provided.

Why Work With Us?

At Mercer Moors, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We value our team and invest in their development, wellbeing, and success. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our family at Mercer Moors Care Home.