Care Assistant (Days)

Active Pathways; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Refer a Friend £500

Health plan

Pension

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS

Onsite parking

Free lunch on shift

Training & progression

Job summary

Evermore Care Limited seeks a compassionate Day Care Assistant for Ashton Manor Care Home in Lancaster. You will provide person-centred care, assist residents with daily activities and support meaningful engagement in a luxury environment.

The role offers a two-week rolling rota, 38.5 hours per week, and a range of benefits. Right to work in the UK is required for 18+ months from start date.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within dementia care, residential care or a similar care setting.
• A compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• A strong understanding of dignity, respect and confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Supporting residents with daily living activities including washing, dressing, eating and mobility.
• Encouraging independence and promoting choice wherever possible.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Supporting activities, social engagement and meaningful interactions.
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.
• Maintaining accurate records and respecting confidentiality at all times.
• Helping create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment throughout the home.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Residential care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Dignity and confidentiality

Job description

Day Care Assistant

Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster, Lancashire

£13.45 per hour | Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour
38.5 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Permanent

Make Every Day Meaningful

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant or someone with previous care experience looking to join a luxury care environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Ashton Manor Care Home, we're looking for dedicated Day Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team, helping residents live well, maintain their independence and enjoy the highest quality of life possible.

Important Information

To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be progressed.

About Ashton Manor

Ashton Manor is a luxury 67-bed care home in Lancaster, providing exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within a warm and welcoming environment.

Spread across three beautifully designed floors, the home offers outstanding facilities including a cinema room, beauty salon, video calling facilities and a varied programme of activities designed to enrich residents' lives and promote wellbeing.

As a Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive the compassionate, person-centred support they deserve every day.

Working Pattern

38.5 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Shift Times: 8:00am - 8:00pm

This structured rota provides consistency and allows you to plan your time while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

This is much more than a care role.

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support residents to maintain their independence, and make a positive difference through compassionate care and companionship.

Whether you're assisting with personal care, supporting residents to participate in activities, sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, or helping someone maintain their daily routine, your contribution will have a genuine impact on their wellbeing and quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting residents with daily living activities including washing, dressing, eating and mobility
• Encouraging independence and promoting choice wherever possible
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Supporting activities, social engagement and meaningful interactions
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns appropriately
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding care
• Maintaining accurate records and respecting confidentiality at all times
• Helping create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment throughout the home

About You

We're looking for people who are caring, patient and passionate about supporting others.

Essential

• Previous experience within dementia care, residential care or a similar care setting
• A compassionate and person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• A strong understanding of dignity, respect and confidentiality
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

What Will Make You Successful

• You genuinely care about improving the lives of others
• You bring positivity, patience and empathy to your work
• You can build trust and meaningful relationships with ease
• You take pride in delivering exceptional care and support

What We Offer

At Evermore Care, we know that great care starts with great people.

Benefits Include:

Annual leave

Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards of up to £500

Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, counselling, virtual GP services and discounted gym membership

Workplace pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card membership

Free Enhanced DBS check

Free onsite parking

Free lunch whilst on shift

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive management team and career progression opportunities

About Evermore Care

At Evermore Care, we are passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care while supporting our colleagues to grow and develop.

Guided by our values of Wellbeing, Respect, Community and Freedom, we create environments where residents can thrive and colleagues can build rewarding careers.

We're proud to have been recognised with the Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Award and to maintain a CQC rating of Good, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Evermore Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.