Care Assistant (Days or Nights) – Downshaw Lodge

Qualia Care Limited; Ashton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualia Care Limited in Ashton is looking for a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents. The role involves assisting with daily living, ensuring dignity and comfort, and promoting wellbeing through social interaction. Responsibilities include monitoring care needs, supporting residents with physical and emotional wellbeing, and participating in social activities. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in care, effective communication skills, and a willingness to undergo vocational training.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group.
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained.
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs.
• Provide supervision and attention when needed.
• Promote continence and assist in the delivery of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Care Assistant (Days or Nights) - Downshaw Lodge

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Location: Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 9QL

Downshaw Lodge Care Home in Ashton-under-Lyne is dedicated to high standards of individualised nursing and dementia care for men in Greater Manchester, who also present challenging behaviour in their means of communication.

The highly-qualified, experienced team at Downshaw is committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care for residents – delivering individualised care planning with support from local mental health services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person‑centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting.

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
• Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
• Assist in the promotion of continence
• Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
• Observe care planning needs for Service Users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well‑being of Service Users

Person Specification

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.