Care Assistant

Crooton; Maryport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Cumbria is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centred care. Responsibilities include supporting residents with daily living activities and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with older adults and a caring nature. A warm and supportive team is ready to welcome you. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Paid induction and ongoing training

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive work team

Qualifications

• Experience working as a carer with older people is essential.
• A good communicator with a kind and patient nature is required.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to further develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care for our residents.
• Support with washing, dressing, mealtimes, and mobility.
• Offer companionship and encourage residents to join activities and social events.
• Help create a safe, clean, and homely environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure residents’ well-being is prioritized.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Kind and patient nature

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Care Home

Location: Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3NE

Hours: 36 hours per week (Days)

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Join our care team in Workington, Cumbria!

Are you a compassionate carer looking to make a real difference every day? Our award-winning client is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join their care team in Cumbria. In this role, you’ll be supporting residents with their daily needs, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and valued. Every day you’ll be making a real difference, ensuring the home feels like a community where residents can live with dignity and joy.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care for our residents
• Support with washing, dressing, mealtimes, and mobility
• Offer companionship and encourage residents to join activities and social events
• Help create a safe, clean, and homely environment
• Work closely with your colleagues to ensure residents’ well-being is always the top priority

Essential Criteria

• Experience working as a carer with older people
• A kind, patient, and understanding nature
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Excellent work ethic

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• A warm and supportive care home team
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to grow and develop within care
• A truly rewarding role where you’ll be making a difference every day

Interested?

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