Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Care Assistant, providing compassionate care to residents. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and benefits like fortnightly pay and 28 days annual leave. Ideal for those passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Benefits

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Free parking

Cost of DBS check covered

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training via Dovehaven Training Academy

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and well-organised.
• Dependable and adaptable, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in running the home and maintaining high standards of care.
• Provide personal and practical care to residents.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Empathetic

Self-motivated

Resilient

Well-organised

Dependable

Adaptable

Caring

Sensitive to others' needs

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

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This range is provided by Dovehaven Care Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

• Please note we do not offer Sponsorship*

Dovehaven Care Homes is recruiting a Care Assistant to join our team at Argyle Park Care Home in Southport. Working DAYS - 8am-8pm, with every other weekend required. 22-hour contract available.

To see the Home, follow the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XkRrxnzdZg

Argyle Park is a residential home catering for up to 31 residents, specialising in dementia care. Our goal is to ensure all residents feel comfortable, promoting independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.

Responsibilities:

As Care Assistant, you will assist staff in running the home and maintaining high standards of care and service for residents, relatives, visitors, and colleagues. You will provide personal and practical care to residents.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for older people
• Self-motivated, resilient, well-organised
• Dependable, adaptable, able to work under pressure
• Caring and sensitive to others' needs
• Committed to service excellence, effective communication, emotional and social support
• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care desirable

Benefits:

• Fortnightly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Free parking
• Cost of DBS check covered
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing training via Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided

As part of the recruitment process, an Enhanced DBS check is required. Read the code of conduct here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you share our values, you'll be supported through induction, training, and career development.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care