Care Assistant - Weekend Shifts & Benefits

Belong; Atherton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of DBS Check

4 day classroom based induction (paid)

Ongoing training and development

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Subsidised meals in our Bistros

Early Pay Release Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

ACE awards

Job summary

Belong Atherton is seeking a Care Assistant to join our not-for-profit village community. You will work alongside staff to provide person-centred care and support to residents living in a household setting.

The role involves assisting with personal care, mealtimes and activities, while maintaining dignity, privacy and excellent records. Weekend shifts are required, with induction and ongoing development offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised.
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents.
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing.
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy.
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual.
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving.
• Maintain accurate records for each resident.

Skills

Communication skills

Elderly care experience

Team player

Dependable

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Adult Social Care

Job description

Belong Atherton is seeking a Care Assistant to join our not-for-profit village community. You will work alongside staff to provide person-centred care and support to residents living in a household setting.

The role involves assisting with personal care, mealtimes and activities, while maintaining dignity, privacy and excellent records. Weekend shifts are required, with induction and ongoing development offered.