Care Assistant

Porthaven Care Homes; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant at Upton Mill Care Home in Tetbury. The role involves supporting residents daily, with 36 hours weekly across 12-hour shifts, including some weekends. You will help with personal care, meals, and social wellbeing.

The position emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care in a warm environment, with full training and the opportunity to grow within the care team.

Qualifications

• Care experience or motivation to work in health and social care.
• Commitment to treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work flexible shifts (days and nights) as required.

Responsibilities

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication

Willig to learn

Flexibility

Job description

Upton Mill Care Home, Off Mercer Wy, Quercus Rd, Tetbury GL8 8FH

Full Time DAYS Position - 36 Hours Weekly - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

Full Time NIGHTS Position - 36 Hours Weekly - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant who is:

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow — full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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