Care Assistant: Meaningful Care & Career Growth

St Mary's Care Homes; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & development

Career progression

Rewarding role

Meaningful relationships

Caring team

Job summary

Hutton Manor Care Home, part of St Mary's Care Group, is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support residents with daily living in a warm, home-like setting. You'll build relationships, promote independence and contribute to a high standard of care.

We value kindness, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference. The role offers full-time permanent hours, including alternate weekends, with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Reliable, positive and able to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, respectful and professional in approach.
• Willing to learn and develop within the role.
• Flexible, including alternate weekends; previous care experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Promote independence and encourage residents to make daily choices.
• Provide compassionate physical, emotional, and social support.
• Assist with mobility and ensure equipment is used safely.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report concerns to senior staff.
• Support residents living with dementia and provide reassurance as needed.
• Assist with care plans, observations and accurate record keeping.
• Encourage participation in activities and social events within the home.
• Respond to call bells and provide prompt, professional support.
• Help create a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents and visitors.
• Welcome family members and visitors and help them feel at home.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high care standards.
• Provide compassionate support during end-of-life care when required.

Skills

Caring nature

Empathy

Team player

Communication skills

Patient

Flexible weekends

Care experience (desirable)

Job description

Hutton Manor Care Home, part of St Mary's Care Group, is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support residents with daily living in a warm, home-like setting. You'll build relationships, promote independence and contribute to a high standard of care.

We value kindness, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference. The role offers full-time permanent hours, including alternate weekends, with training and development opportunities.