Care Assistant Part Time Days

Primelife; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes House in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on care assistant to support residents with dignity, comfort and independence. This role covers all aspects of personal care, mobility support and daily routines in a welcoming, resident-centered home.

You will work as part of a supportive team, providing compassionate care to residents, including those living with dementia and other health conditions, while engaging in activities and ensuring safety and respect at all times.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal hygiene, washing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisting with eating and drinking, including encouraging meals and fluids.
• Providing continence care and maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort.
• Supporting residents with mobility and everyday activities.
• Providing compassionate care to residents living with dementia and other health conditions.
• Building positive relationships to help residents feel safe, respected and valued.
• Taking part in activities and encouraging participation.
• Working as part of a supportive team to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

About Our Home

At Holmes House are a welcoming residential care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia and a range of health conditions.

Our home provides a safe, friendly and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to remain active, independent and involved in everyday life. We offer both short-term and long-term placements, tailoring our care and support to meet each resident’s individual needs.

We believe that care should be rewarding and enjoyable — not only for our residents, but for our staff too. We have a fun and varied activities programme designed to bring residents together, encourage participation and create meaningful moments every day.

What the Role Involves

As a member of our care team, you will play an important role in supporting our residents to live with dignity, comfort and as much independence as possible.

This is a hands-on care role, and you will need to be comfortable and prepared to provide all aspects of personal care, including:

• Supporting residents with personal hygiene, washing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisting with eating and drinking, including supporting residents who may need encouragement or assistance with meals and fluids.
• Providing continence care and support, including changing and maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort.
• Supporting residents with mobility and everyday activities.
• Providing compassionate care to residents living with dementia and other health conditions.
• Building positive relationships with residents and helping them feel safe, respected and valued.
• Taking part in our activities programme and encouraging residents to participate where appropriate.
• Working as part of a supportive team to ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality care.

Why Work With Us?

We are committed to supporting our team and helping you build a rewarding career in care. We offer:

• Free training and ongoing development to help you grow in confidence and skills.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment where every team member is valued.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of our residents.
• A set working pattern, allowing you to plan your personal life, family commitments and time off well in advance.
• The opportunity to work as part of a caring and dedicated team.

If you are caring, compassionate and passionate about making a difference to older people's lives, and you are comfortable providing hands-on personal care, we would love to hear from you.