Care Assistant - St Luke's Care Home

Halton Borough Council; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS pension

Life insurance 3x

Personal development

Free car parking

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join St Luke’s care home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting daily living activities and dignity while working within a compassionate team.

Hours vary with day and night shifts; a rolling rota is used. The role emphasizes privacy, independence and respectful interaction with residents, families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ability to assist residents with personal care needs while promoting dignity and independence.
• Good communication with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with personal care while promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues to ensure the best care.
• Contribute to care planning, reviews and accurate record-keeping.
• Support residents to participate in meaningful activities to enhance wellbeing.
• Safeguard residents by following health and safety procedures and reporting concerns.

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Communication

Job description

Our Story

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring three iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

Our Team

St Luke’s provides high-quality residential and nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia and complex health needs. The home supports around 60 residents across multiple units, offering a comfortable and welcoming environment with well-equipped living spaces, dining areas, and gardens. With a strong focus on dignity, person-centred care, and community, St Luke’s is supported by a dedicated team committed to delivering compassionate and responsive care to all residents.

Hours

• X4 33hrs (days) - £23,143 - £23,203 per annum
• X1 35.75hrs (days) - £25,072 - £25,137 per annum
• X1 22hrs (nights) - £15,429 - £15,468 per annum

Working pattern will be based on a 4 week rolling rota; you must be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Your Contributions

We are currently seeking experienced Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting our residents to live comfortably, independently, and with dignity. Working as part of a compassionate team, you will deliver tailored care that promotes the highest quality of life for every resident.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support, assisting residents with personal care needs while promoting dignity, privacy, choice, and independence
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care and support
• Contributing to care planning, reviews, and record-keeping, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication
• Supporting residents to participate in meaningful activities and opportunities that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life
• Safeguarding residents by following health and safety procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting any concerns in line with policies and regulatory requirements

Our Offer

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunities

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions.