Care Assistant

Harbour Healthcare; Maryport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Career progression pathways

Supportive, friendly team culture

Staff recognition, rewards & ...

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare's Riverside Court Care Home in Maryport is hiring care assistants. You’ll support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care, help with meals, and provide companionship, creating meaningful moments every day.

No prior experience required—full training is provided. We value kindness, reliability and good communication, with flexible shifts to fit around your life and a driver’s license if needed for community roles.

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion towards others.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Clear communication with colleagues and residents.
• Willingness to learn with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines.
• Helping with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Being the reason someone smiles today.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Maryport CA15 8AZ

Care Assistants More Than a Job, It's a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Riverside Court Care Home

Location: Maryport CA15 8AZ

Pay: £13.27

Hours: Various available

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?

Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone's whole day?

Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?

If you said YES… we want to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same - and that's the beauty of it.

You'll be:

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn't just care work. It's life-changing work.

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience - you need the right heart.

We'd love you to have:

• Kindness that can't be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great - but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You'll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.

This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be someone's reason to feel safe, valued and heard.

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