Care Assistant - Dementia & Wellbeing, Flexible Hours

Pilgrims’ Friend Society company; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Work clothing provided

Team events

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Bridgemead Home in Bath. You will support older residents with everyday care, promoting dignity and independence in a 32-bed residential setting along the River Avon.

The role is full-time (36 hours per week), with flexible hours and ongoing management support. Training and staff development are provided in a caring team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and understanding of dementia is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and be well organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, professional service of care to residents.
• Help residents with personal hygiene and bathing.
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Get to know residents to comfort, assist and reassure them.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning, laundering and other domestic tasks.
• Be well-organised, adaptable and practical.
• Work in a team and be willing to take on any task to provide excellent care.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organisation

Adaptability

Job description

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Bridgemead Home in Bath. You will support older residents with everyday care, promoting dignity and independence in a 32-bed residential setting along the River Avon.

The role is full-time (36 hours per week), with flexible hours and ongoing management support. Training and staff development are provided in a caring team atmosphere.