Care Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in St Helens is looking for a Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting residents with personal care and daily routines while promoting enriched lifestyles. Candidates should have a compassionate nature and a genuine interest in health and social care. The position offers flexible shifts in a supportive environment, perfect for those seeking growth in their career.

Qualifications

• Positive and warm personality.
• Genuine interest in health and social care.
• Willing to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Promote enriched lifestyles tailored to residents' needs.
• Uphold high standards of care in the home.
• Collaborate with the team to meet residents' diverse needs.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Flexibility

Interest in health and social care

Job description

Care Assistant – Afternoons

Location: St Helens Hall Care Home

Hourly Rate: £12.26 per hour

Contract: 19.25 hours per week

Shifts: 2 pm – 8 pm

Become a valued member of the St Helens Hall team! Our 94‑bed residential home for older adults offers a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, with residents’ wellbeing as our core focus. Rated ‘Good’ across all areas by CQC and recipient of multiple awards, St Helens Hall has been recognised for exceptional care quality and for empowering residents to have maximum choice and control in their daily lives.

If you seek a rewarding role with a great environment for growth, meet our dedicated Home Manager, Amanda, who began her career here in 2008 as a Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in required training to advance your skills
• Support residents with personal care, daily routines, and engagement in activities
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Promote enriched, fulfilling lifestyles tailored to residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities
• Uphold high standards of care within the home environment
• Collaborate within a flexible team to meet our residents’ diverse needs

Qualifications & Attributes

• Positive, warm, and compassionate nature
• A genuine interest in health and social care (experience welcome but not required)
• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on resident needs