Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Paid DBS

Free parking

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Full induction

Ongoing training

Career progression

Uniform provided

2 weekly pay

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes, Garden Lodge Residential Home in Netherley, Liverpool, seeks a Care Assistant (Days) to join a caring team. This 44-hour, four‑day role runs 7am–7pm on a rota with every other weekend. The role offers Real Living Wage and a supportive, value‑led environment where you are trusted and valued.

You will deliver personal care, support emotional wellbeing, encourage independence, and work with your team to keep residents safe. Full induction and DBS are provided/required.

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable and compassionate.
• Comfortable working independently, especially at night.
• Team player who supports others.
• Genuinely motivated to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity.
• Supporting residents' emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging independence where possible.
• Working with the team to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Calm

Dependable

Compassionate

Independent at night

Team player

Motivated to care

Job description

Care Assistant (Days)

Garden Lodge Residential Home, Netherley, Liverpool

44hour contract- Four days a week

7am- 7pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

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
• A calmer, more focused environment on nights
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social, active environment
• Building relationships with residents and families
• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Garden Lodge Care Home

Garden Lodge caters for up to 48 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 look at 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 and cared for—day and night.

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 (especially at night)
  • Team players who support others
  • Genuinely motivated to make a difference

  What You’ll Get

  • Real Living Wage
  • 2 weekly 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

  • Full-time contract
  • 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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