Care Assistant - Days

Abbeyfield; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading care provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering personalized care, ensuring residents feel at home and respected. This rewarding position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment. With competitive pay and numerous benefits, including paid leave and a pension plan, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your growth. Make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Paid Uniform & DBS

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must be sensitive and empathetic to care for others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Develop and implement individual care plans for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Medical Care

Care Planning

Education

Care Certificate

Relevant Care Experience

Job description

Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK Req #664

25 April 2025

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role:Care Assistant
Rate of Pay: £12.96 p/h
Hours:36 Hours
Shift Times: 8am - 8pm
Address:Halcyon House,55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU

Abbeyfield, Halcyon House is a nursing home charity, offering care for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Liverpool, Merseyside.

The Role of Care Assistant

• As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding.You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; theirdignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Free Parking
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
• Paid Uniform & DBS

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked

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• Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK