Care Assistant — Meaningful Care, Training & Growth

Porthaven Care Homes; Burford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant at the Cotswold Gate Care Home in Burford. Full-time day and night positions are available with 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm days, 8pm-8am nights) and alternative weekends. Sponsorship is not offered.

You will care for residents with compassion, support daily living activities, promote dignity, and build trusting relationships. A DBS check and satisfactory references are required; training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be cheerful, caring and compassionate.
• Reliable with flexible availability to cover a range of shifts.
• Strong communication skills and a team mindset.
• Willingness to learn with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Respect residents as individuals and follow care plans.
• Assist with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing, grooming).
• Promote dignity and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents at mealtimes and ensure access to refreshments.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Cheerful

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Job description

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant at the Cotswold Gate Care Home in Burford. Full-time day and night positions are available with 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm days, 8pm-8am nights) and alternative weekends. Sponsorship is not offered.

You will care for residents with compassion, support daily living activities, promote dignity, and build trusting relationships. A DBS check and satisfactory references are required; training and development are provided.