Care Assistant - Full Time Nights

Prime Life; Wigston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prime Life is hiring Full-Time Care Assistants to support residents in a caring and respectful environment. This role involves assisting with personal care and daily tasks while providing companionship and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of residents living with disabilities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunities for learning and career progression

Fully funded DBS check

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents’ individual abilities.
• Experience with dementia care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and selecting daily outfits.
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
• Encouraging safe mobility with aids and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

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-time basis. We currently have several vacancies and are eager to meet candidates for interviews soon.

This role is based at Holmes Court in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The home is designed to meet the needs of 78 residents with learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions that require respectful and dignified support from our caring team. Candidates must be patient, understanding, and respectful of each resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Full-Time Care Assistant:

• Competitive hourly rates between £12.45 and £12.80, depending on qualification level
• Opportunities for learning and career progression supported by our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS check
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme rewarding your commitment
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful referral
• Access to a Blue Light Card

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and selecting daily outfits
• Supporting residents during mealtimes to ensure proper nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging safe mobility with aids and equipment
• Providing companionship and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Collaborating 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 positive difference. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Candidates should be patient, understanding, and respectful of residents’ individual abilities. Experience with dementia care is beneficial, as many residents live with dementia and other age-related or health conditions.

If you have the skills and passion to become our Full-Time Care Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today. We look forward to hearing from you!