Care Assistant - Full Time Nights

Prime Life; Wigston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prime Life as a Full-Time Care Assistant and make a difference every day! Located at Holmes Court, support residents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Enjoy great benefits, including competitive pay, fully funded DBS, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and progress

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of dementia is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to maintain nutrition and hydration.
• Encouraging safe mobility with aids and equipment.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Respectfulness

Job description

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

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

This role will be based at Holmes Court in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The home is designed to cater to the needs of 78 residents with learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions, requiring respectful and dignified support. Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents' individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Full-Time Care Assistant:

This role offers a great work-life balance. In return for your commitment, we provide:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and dressing
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to maintain nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging safe mobility with aids and equipment
• Providing companionship and accompanying residents on outings
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Engaging with a multidisciplinary team to promote residents' health and well-being
• Welcoming family members and assisting with inquiries

What we’re looking for:

A genuine caring nature and a desire to make a difference. Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is preferred but not essential; full training is provided. Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful. Knowledge of dementia is beneficial, as many residents live with dementia and other health conditions requiring dignified support.

If you have the skills and experience to be our Full-Time Care Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll be in touch!