Care Assistant

Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home; Sefton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing. You will work within a team to deliver high quality, person-centred care that respects dignity and independence.

The role includes following care plans, monitoring changes in condition and providing compassionate, reliable support. Alternate weekends are required on a full-time contract.

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to contribute to safe, responsive care.
• Work as part of a team to create a warm, positive environment and ensure residents feel cared for.
• Alternate weekends may be required.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 36 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.

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

Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 79 bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a supportive, person centred environment.

Hesketh Park 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.

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