Care Assistant - Full Time Days

PrimeLife Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant in Louth, where you will make a difference in the lives of residents. This role involves providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring residents' well-being in a compassionate environment. Full training is provided, and opportunities for progression are available.

Benefits

Hourly rates from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for learning and progression

Fully funded DBS check

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not essential; full training is provided.
• Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents' individual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and choosing outfits.
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to maintain good nutrition and hydration.
• Encouraging safe mobility around the home with aids and equipment.
• Providing companionship and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Understanding

Respectful

Experience with dementia

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life is seeking passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as Care Assistants, on a full or part-time basis. We currently have several vacancies and are eager to meet candidates for interviews.

This role is based at Fir Close in the Louth area of Lincolnshire. The home is designed across two buildings to cater to 34 residents with various age-related, physical, and mental health conditions requiring respectful and dignified support. Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents' individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Care Assistant:

• Hourly rates from £12.45 to £12.80, depending on qualification level
• Opportunities for learning and progression with support from our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS check
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful candidate
• Access to Blue Light Card

Responsibilities of our Care Assistant include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and choosing outfits
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to maintain good nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging safe mobility around the home with aids and equipment
• Providing companionship and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Engaging with other care professionals to promote residents' health and well-being
• Welcoming family members and assisting with enquiries

What we’re looking for in our Care Assistant:

A genuine caring nature and a desire to make a difference for residents. Prior experience is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents' individual abilities. Experience with dementia is beneficial, as many residents live with this condition.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become our Care Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today, and we will be in touch!