Care Assistant (Days)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Leek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run healthcare provider is seeking a Care Assistant at Treetops Care Home in Leek. Responsibilities include personal care support and engaging residents in various activities. The role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary ranging from £12.40 to £12.50 per hour, depending on qualifications. Benefits include discounts, training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Cycle scheme

Free counselling

Employee of the Month voucher

Opportunities for training

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Wellbeing portal

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications needed, but sharing values is crucial.
• Training provided for skills development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Support residents in activities and engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Days) – Full time, days only. Location: Treetops Care Home, Park Road, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8XP. Salary: £12.40 to £12.50 per hour. Hours: Full time. Posting date: 10 September 2025. Closing date: 08 October 2025. Company: Harbour Healthcare Ltd. Job type: Permanent. Job reference: ORG3022-BJ1394071LeeCA.

Summary

Care Assistant - Full time Days Only. Harbour Healthcare. Treetops Care Home, Park Road, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8XP. £12.40 without NVQ Level 2; £12.50 after NVQ Level 2.

What you will do

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the football, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Support residents in activities and engagement to promote health and wellbeing.

About Harbour Healthcare

We are a family run business with 20 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophy is to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We will give you training and support you need, including opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Harbour Healthcare has won accolades and awards over the years, including carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards (5th year running) and Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Benefits and extras

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more
• Cycle scheme – savings on bike purchases
• Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher monthly for Employee of the Month
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – discounts across retailers
• Free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually
• Wellbeing portal with resources (meditation, wellbeing podcasts, mental health support, workouts, digital gym classes, mindset resources)
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn – earned wage access