Care Assistant - Days

The Royal British Legion; Ripon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Armed Forces charity is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Ripon, England. The role includes providing personalized support to residents and maintaining their dignity and comfort. Candidates must have outstanding people skills and a positive attitude. The position is permanent, full-time, requiring 36 hours per week with day shifts. Competitive benefits are offered, including generous pension contributions and additional support for training and development.

Benefits

22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Affordable meals

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Range of courses for development

Qualifications

• Dedication to providing personalized support to residents.
• Ability to deliver care with empathy, respect, and kindness.
• Ability to maintain accurate care records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents.
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Outstanding people skills

Friendly and positive attitude

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents.
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time, day‑shift role working 36 hours per week across 3 days out of 7. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Benefits

• 22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days.
• Generous pension contributions, with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%.
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime.
• Flexible hours to suit your needs.
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Uniform provided at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands.
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.

About Lister House

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex‑servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award‑winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.