Care Assistant

Belong; Atherton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit organization as a Care Assistant at Belong Atherton. This role involves working closely with residents to provide exceptional person-centered care, maintaining a supportive and dignified environment for our elderly community. With flexible shifts and multiple vacancies available, you will be an integral part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing residents' lives.

Benefits

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive 4-day training

Ongoing training and development

Internal career progression

Pension scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Subsidised meals

Casual dress code

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care setting preferred.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical care to residents.
• Maintain high standards of service and care.
• Assist residents with personal care and activities.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Adult Social Care

Job description

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Shifts: 8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm, a combination of the two

Vacancies: Two positions for 19.5 hours per week and 26 hours per week

We are Belong, a not-for-profit, values-based organization committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can belong. We deliver exceptional care in our village community-styled home, with households averaging twelve residents. Our dedicated team provides person-centered care to enrich our residents' lives, putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team at Belong Atherton.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work with other staff to run the household, maintaining high standards of care and service for residents, relatives, visitors, and staff. You will provide personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a person-centered approach to caring for older people
• Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organized
• Work well under pressure and be flexible to meet residents' and household needs
• Assist residents with personal care, activities, and companionship
• Be attentive to residents' needs, health, and wellbeing
• Respect residents' dignity and privacy
• Collaborate with residents and their families to deliver tailored care
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Committed to high standards of care, dignity, and respect
• Experience in elderly care setting preferred
• Team player with initiative
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
• Care Certificate or NVQ in Adult Social Care desirable

What We Offer:

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4-day classroom-based induction with paid shadow shifts
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Subsidised meals in our bistros
• Mealtime on shift
• Casual dress code
• Free DBS check
• Early Pay Release Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health support
• Recognition events including ACE awards and Champions Event
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme

We welcome applications from eligible candidates. Please note we cannot sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process, an Enhanced DBS check is required. You can review the code of conduct here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice