Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

22 days + 5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and wellbeing. The role involves personal care, mobility and nutrition, following care plans with guidance from a supportive team.

Training and ongoing development are provided, with weekend and day/night flexibility. The position offers a friendly, person-centred environment at Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, a UK-wide care provider committed to dignity and respect for

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily living: personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to deliver safe, responsive care.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive environment and promote dignity and independence.
• Work as part of a team with training and development provided.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 68 bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 35-49 hours per week
• Paid DBS pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

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.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends and be felxible to work days and nights.

What We Are Looking For

• 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
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About Us

Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.