Care Assistant - Days & Nights - Bank

St Philips Care Group; Lamancha; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Refer a friend bonus £100

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join Whim Hall Care Centre on a bank basis. You’ll help residents with daily tasks, support independence, and participate in holistic care. Training is provided, and a friendly, inclusive team welcomes you to grow with the company.

The role emphasises learning, reliability, and a kind, patient approach to individuals in need of care. If you value helping others and want flexible opportunities, this could be the job for you.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.
• Reliable with a good attitude towards work; training provided for the right applicant.
• Desirable: previous care experience in a hospital, care home or nursing home.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide “normal” health requirements; consider effects on client and family.
• Assist clients with daily care needs they would normally do themselves.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for clients’ needs to promote independence.
• Read and act on care plans to promote continuity of care.
• Respect the individual’s right to confidentiality.
• Assist with moving, handling, dressing and daily hygiene.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition.
• Report hazards or unsafe equipment to senior staff.
• Attend in-service and mandatory training as required.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliable

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 / QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant Days & Nights Bank - Whim Hall Care Centre

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been award the most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue to apply this ethos through 2026

Our company values and encourages our staff, provide ongoing training and the opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care.

Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference?

Stop looking! You’ve found it!

With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training.

Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!

The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.

Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant.

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement

As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have,

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.