Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before your first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven培训

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is hiring a Care Assistant for Brooklands Care Home in Liverpool. The role covers both day and night shifts on 22-hour contracts with a rota that includes every other weekend. Real Living Wage and fortnightly pay are provided, with a full induction and ongoing training.

The role emphasizes personal care, emotional support, encouraging resident independence, and teamwork in a larger care community. DBS checks are required, and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Excellent interpersonal skills for resident and family interactions
• Willingness to work both day and night shifts

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence where possible
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

Job description

* PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP*

Care Assistant (Days OR Nights)

Brooklands Care Home, Old swan, Liverpool.

22hourcontracts- Two Shiftsa week

12hour shifts, 8- 8on a rota basis with every other weekend availability requited.

Real Living Wage

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Day shiftsare ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social, active environment

• Building relationships with residents and families

• Supporting activities and daily routines

Night shiftsare ideal if you prefer:

• A quieter, more structured pace

• Working closely with a small, trusted team

• Having the space to deliver thoughtful, person-centred care

• Greater autonomy and responsibility

About Brooklands Care Home

Brooklandscatersfor up to 43 residents. The home specialises in dementia guaranteeing excellent residential care, and comfort from a team who are genuinely passionate about their care standards and their residents. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment

Take a lookat the home: Brooklands Care Home | Dementia | Liverpool | Cheshire & Merseyside

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable

This includes:

• Personal care delivered with dignity

• Supporting emotional wellbeing

• Encouraging independence where possible

• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• Fortnightly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Days & Night shifts available

• Part-time contracts

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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