Care Assistant - Days

Bridgehouseabingdon; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Full-time hours

Weekday shifts

Weekend shifts

Paid holiday

Pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Care Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant (Days) to join a caring team. You will help residents with daily activities including bathing, eating, and mobility, while following electronic care plans and supporting their overall well‑being.

No formal qualifications are required as full training is provided. The role offers a full‑time 36‑hour week with days shifts, including occasional weekends, and a supportive, friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents (bathing, eating, mobility, toileting).
• Follow electronic care plans and administer medications as prescribed; maintain accurate records.
• Ensure residents’ safety and well‑being; keep home clean and welcoming.

Job description

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Permanent Full time contract, 36 hours per week, Days, Weekday and alternate weekend shifts

£13.13 per hour

Working Hours:

36 hours per week, Days, Weekday and alternate weekend shiifts

Location:

1-72 Hallowes Close

Closing Date:

28/10/2026

Home:

Queen Elizabeth Park

Benefits of joining our team

• £13.13 per hour
• Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts
• Full time shift - 36 hours per week (Days)
• Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

Becoming a Superhero

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

About the role

As our Care Assistant (Days), you’ll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and also getting around and enjoying our lovely home. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their needs. Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• You’ll follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
• You must be alert at all times to our residents’ physical and mental well being
• You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents’ home is always clean and safe

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together

At Queen Elizabeth Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better