Care Assistant (Days/Nights) - Abbeywood Care Home

Bury Care Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Company pension

Training and development

Career progression

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Abbeywood Care Home is seeking three Care Assistants to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents. Positions include 36, 26.75, and 30 hours per week across day and night shifts, with varied schedules to cover early, late, and night hours.

The role emphasises compassionate support and resident wellbeing. We value dignity, independence, and teamwork, and welcome applicants who are kind, patient, and empathetic with a genuine passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.
• Kind, patient, respectful and empathetic with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Communicates well, works effectively in a team, and is committed to high standards of care.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is comfortable with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility and mealtimes.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and conversation.
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns to senior staff.
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing always.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Who We Are

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Abbeywood Care Home, we believe great care is about more than practical support—it’s about being someone residents can rely on emotionally as well as physically.

Our core values are Confidentiality, Dignity, Independence, Choice, and Support. Every member of our team is chosen for their compassion and understanding, and we’re proud to provide a supportive environment where both residents and staff thrive.

About the Role

Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

We are currently looking for 3 Care Assistants; the following positions are available:

• 36 hours per week – day shifts – 8am till 8pm & 5pm till 10pm
• 26.75 hours per week – day shifts – 8am till 8pm & 5pm till 10pm
• 30 hours per week – night shifts – 8pm till 8am

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support
• Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Support residents with mobility and mealtimes
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and conversation
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns to senior staff
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing always
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure the best outcomes

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous care experience (desirable but not essential)
• Holds a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)
• Is kind, patient, respectful, and empathetic with a genuine passion for supporting others
• Communicates well, works effectively in a team, and is committed to high standards of care
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is comfortable with personal care tasks

What We Offer

• Real Living Wage
• Company pension
• Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

If you share our values and are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every requirement.