Care Assistant (Female Only)

Dovehaven Care Homes; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant (Female Only) for their Church View Nursing Home in Liverpool. The role involves providing personal and practical care to residents, ensuring high standards of service and support. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, effective communication skills, and a commitment to service excellence. The position offers various contract options and requires availability for weekend shifts.

Benefits

Fortnightly Pay

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Free parking

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and development

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in social care roles preferred.
• Self-motivated and resilient.
• Dependable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining high standards of care and service.
• Provide personal and practical care to residents.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in caring for older people.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Sensitivity to others' needs

Commitment to service excellence

Ability to provide emotional support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

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Base pay range

• Please note we do not offer Sponsorship*

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Church View Nursing Home, Old Swan, Liverpool.

Working DAYS - 8am-8pm, 44hr contract available, or NIGHTS - 8pm-8am, 33hrs or 22hr contract available. Every other weekend availability is required.

To see the Home follow the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Bky1Lo3_E

Church View is a Nursing and Residential Care Home catering for up to 35 residents, specializing in dementia care. Our aim is to ensure all residents feel comfortable. We promote independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.

Please note - There is a genuine occupational requirement for female-only applicants, as you will be supporting females.

About the Role:

As Care Assistant, you will assist staff in running the Home and maintaining high standards of care and service towards residents, relatives, visitors, and staff. You will provide personal and practical care to residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in caring for older people, through previous social care roles or other roles.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organized.
• Dependable, able to work under pressure, and flexible to meet residents' and the Home's needs.

Skills and Experience:

• Caring and sensitive to others' needs.
• Committed to service excellence.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support.
• Commitment to high standards of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care is desirable.

We Offer:

• Fortnightly Pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Free parking
• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing training and development with Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided

As part of our recruitment process, an Enhanced DBS check is required. The code of conduct can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

If you align with our values, you'll be supported through induction, training, and career development.

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