Care Assistant

Anchor; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents with dementia. This role runs 36 hours per week with 8 am to 8 pm shifts and a 3 on/3 off pattern, including every other weekend, to ensure consistent resident support.

You will promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing, while maintaining safe and welcoming surroundings and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, eating, and drinking.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Support residents living with dementia through effective communication and reassurance.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice at all times.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Assist with activities and promote social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.

Job description

36 hours per week -8 am - 8 pm - 3 on 3 off - every other weekend

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents living with dementia, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. The Care Assistant will promote dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing while creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, eating, and drinking.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Support residents living with dementia through effective communication and reassurance.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice at all times.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Assist with activities and promote social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Unfortunately at this time, this role does not meet the current criteria for Anchor to offer aSkilled Worker Visa.

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