Care Assistant

GreenSquareAccord; Anslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily routines and personal care at Amber Wood, a dementia-specialist residential care home. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills and demonstrate a warm, friendly manner. This part-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career progression opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme with contributions up to 6%

Access to Wagestream

Confidential support services and free counselling

Opportunities for career progression

Free DBS check and uniform

£250 Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment (full training provided).
• A warm, friendly manner with patience, kindness, and good communication skills.
• An honest, respectful character who celebrates diversity.
• Ability to communicate openly with colleagues, residents, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents that are open and two-way.
• Support residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Establish effective communication methods, reducing barriers as needed.
• Accurately report and record work activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mealtimes.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Good communication skills

Warm, friendly manner

Ability to celebrate diversity

Job description

Position

Care Assistant

Reference

14510

Location

Amber Wood, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0QL

Salary

£10.82

Hours

0-28

Job Description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Amber Wood, DE13 0QL

Salary: £10.82

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part-time

Shift Times Available: 7.30am - 3.00pm, 2.30pm - 10.00pm

About Us

GreenSquareAccord is one of the largest social housing and care providers in England, offering care and support to vulnerable populations. With over 25 years of experience across more than 100 care schemes, we deliver three million hours of care annually, making it a rewarding place to work.

About The Service

Amber Wood is a dementia-specialist residential care home in Burton-on-Trent, part of GreenSquareAccord's Dementia Centre of Excellence. It offers specialized care in state-of-the-art facilities for individuals with dementia and complex needs. The home accommodates up to 45 residents across three households, each with communal kitchens, living areas, a cinema room, dining room, lounge, private courtyards, and a community hub with a shop, coffee bar, hairdresser, and events room.

In Your New Role, You Will

• Build relationships with residents that are open and two-way
• Support residents with daily routines and personal care
• Establish effective communication methods, reducing barriers as needed
• Accurately report and record work activities
• Assist with activities of daily living and mealtimes

You Will Ideally Have

• Experience in a care environment (full training provided)
• A warm, friendly manner with patience, kindness, and good communication skills
• An honest, respectful character who celebrates diversity
• Ability to communicate openly with colleagues, residents, and visitors

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Being part of a leading housing and social care organization in the UK
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 6%
• Access to Wagestream to withdraw up to 30% of earned wages, with no interest charges
• Confidential support services and free counselling
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunities for career progression and QCF qualifications
• Specialist online induction and ongoing training
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays and night shifts
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Free DBS check and uniform
• £250 Refer-a-Friend scheme