Care Assistant (Days)

Job Title: Care Assistant (Day's)
Location: Briercliffe Lodge

Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, promoting their independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued within the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming).
• Support residents with mobility, including safe transferring and positioning.
• Help with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring nutritional intake where required.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and encouragement to engage in social activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with policies and procedures.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or mental health to senior staff.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential, as training may be provided.
• A compassionate, patient, and caring nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care (preferred).

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.

Working Hours:

• Flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Key Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Teamwork

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and delivering high standards of care in a supportive environment.

Pay: From £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Work Location: In person