Care Assistant (days). Longridge Hall Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming care home in Longridge is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centered care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, offering emotional support, and encouraging resident engagement. The ideal candidate should have a compassionate attitude and reliable transportation. This position offers benefits such as free meals, flexible pay options, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly and compassionate attitude
• Willingness to assist residents with personal care and daily activities
• Reliable transportation for commuting

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Encourage resident engagement in activities

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Flexible shift work

Interest in health and social care

Job description

Care Assistant (days) – Longridge Hall Care Home

£12.38 per hour

38.5 hours per week

8am-8pm shift patterns, alternate weekends

Join the team at Longridge Hall, a warm and welcoming residential care home located in Longridge. At Longridge Hall, we strive to create a homely environment for our residents, offering unique spaces such as a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, and even an indoor sensory garden! Our experienced Care Home Manager, Tracey, has been with us for over 10 years and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and positive atmosphere for both residents and staff.

We are currently seeking Care Practitioners to help provide exceptional, person‑centered care to our residents. You’ll be contributing to a nurturing environment where each resident can thrive, staying as active and independent as possible while receiving the care they need.

Responsibilities as a Care Practitioner include:

• Participating in any required training
• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities
• Offering emotional support and companionship
• Encouraging residents to engage in activities that reflect their hobbies and preferences
• Upholding high standards within the care home environment
• Collaborating with the team to meet residents' needs

Requirements:

• A friendly, compassionate attitude with a positive approach to care
• A genuine interest in the health and social care field—experience is a plus, but not required
• Flexibility to work varying shifts based on residents' needs
• Reliable transportation or the ability to commute to Longridge

Benefits:

• Free uniform
• Free Meals*
• Free DBS
• Discounts on the high street* – with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer‑a‑Friend – and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* – choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme – helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement
• In‑house training – on‑going face‑to‑face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities – the chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as manager decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service, as we think its important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non‑binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.