Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Quick onboarding process

Competitive pay

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Ingleborough Nursing Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a care assistant to provide hands-on personal care to older residents in line with care plans. The role offers funded training, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification. Experience with dementia is welcome and training is provided to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with older people in a care home or professional setting.
• Ability to adapt to different environments and changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on personal care and hygiene support in line with care plans and residents' choices.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing during shifts and assist as needed.
• Assist with medication management under supervision where trained and authorised.
• Record care delivery and observations in Nourish accurately.
• Support residents with mobilising, transfers and daily activities.
• Assist with meals and dining setup for residents.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Nourish

Job description

Care assistant post at Ingleborough Nursing Home, an established care home that has operated for half a century. The work centres on hands-on personal care for older residents, from washing and dressing to mealtime help, all delivered to each person's care plan. Hours are flexible, funded training is available, and dementia experience is welcome in a close-knit team. Applicants need the right to work in the UK and an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

What the job involves

• Deliver hands-on personal care and hygiene support in line with care plans and residents' choices
• Monitor residents' physical and mental wellbeing during shifts and ...
• Support the nurse in charge with medication management, only when trained, authorised and supervised
• Record care delivery, daily observations and fluid and nutrition logs accurately and promptly in Nourish
• Support residents with mobilising, transfers and repositioning using specified equipment
• Serve meals, set up dining areas and help residents at mealtimes
• Answer call bells and respond compassionately to individual care needs
• Promote physical and mental activity, social engagement and community access, including escorting residents out
• Help residents keep rooms and belongings tidy, make beds, and manage used linen and clothing
• Greet visitors and guests politely in person and by telephone
• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately
• Work with the wider team and take part in staff meetings and training

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience working with older people in a care home or professional care setting
• Ability to adapt to different environments and changing needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, with fluent spoken English and clear written English
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Commitment to improving residents' quality of life
• Works collaboratively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including safeguarding and health and safety

Nice to have

• Previous experience supporting people living with dementia
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Previous experience using electronic care logging systems such as Nourish
• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of continuous personal or professional development

What’s offered

• High-quality funded training and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Quick and easy onboarding process
• Competitive pay
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals