Care & Support Assistant – Elder Care with Dignity

Gloucester Charities Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Hols

Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST

Free uniform and DBS

Save as you earn scheme

£500 friend referral scheme

Birthday bonus / long service awards

Reward and Recognition scheme

Full training programme & development

Limited onsite parking

Job summary

Gloucester Charities Trust in Gloucester is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for Magdalen House. You will provide compassionate personal care and assist residents with daily living tasks in a warm, person-centred environment.

The role focuses on enabling independence, building relationships with residents and families, and maintaining care records. After medication training, you may administer medications as per policy, with safeguarding and health & safety at the core.

Qualifications

• Essential: caring and respectful attitude toward older people.
• Essential: good communication and teamwork skills.
• Essential: reliability and flexibility; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities: dressing, bathing, mobility, and meals.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support residents with dementia and age-related conditions; safeguard practices.

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

UK work rights

Job description

Gloucester Charities Trust in Gloucester is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for Magdalen House. You will provide compassionate personal care and assist residents with daily living tasks in a warm, person-centred environment.

The role focuses on enabling independence, building relationships with residents and families, and maintaining care records. After medication training, you may administer medications as per policy, with safeguarding and health & safety at the core.