Care Assistant

Avalon Park Care Home; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and DBS/PVG checks included

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Meal provided during shifts

Discounts for high street and online

Learning and development & career path

Job summary

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is hiring a Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will support daily living activities, adhere to care plans, and monitor changes in condition to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Join a supportive team in a home focused on dignity, independence and meaningful daily life, with training and development offered to help you grow in your role.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Support with daily living activities including personal care, mobility and nutrition
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to ensure safe, responsive care
• Contribute to a warm, positive environment and build respectful relationships with residents

Skills

Caring, compassionate and respectful

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Experience beneficial but not required

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 desirable

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing. You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards
• Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 58 bedrooms, the home offers a welcoming environment focused on person centred care, wellbeing and independence. As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, helping residents enjoy meaningful daily lives while developing your skills and experience., Avalon Park is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
• £13.45 - £13.95 per hour
• Contracted to 22, 33 or 44 hours per week
• Paid
• [PVG/DBS] pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards