Care Assistant

crooton; Workington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

crooton is seeking a Care Assistant for a nursing care home in Workington. You will support residents with daily living, follow care plans and provide companionship to ensure comfort and dignity throughout the day.

With a competitive £13.80 per hour and a rewards package that includes training, wellbeing tools and perks like retail discounts and referral bonuses, this role offers meaningful work and the chance to grow within a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and meals.
• Follow care plans and document care.
• Provide one-to-one time and companionship.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Can-do attitude

Job description

Workington, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/09/2026

Pay: £13.80 per hour

This home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now’s the perfect time to join our client's growing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Assistant at a nursing care home, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You’ll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our client's residents has one-to-one time. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU

To join as a Care Assistant you’ll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you’ll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our client's residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
  
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
  
• A range of retail discounts and savings
  
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
  
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
  

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.