Compassionate Care Assistant - Day Shift Support

Bury Care Academy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeydale Residential Care Home is a welcoming care home in Bury seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to work day shifts. You will help with daily activities, promote independence, and support residents with personalised care plans to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.

Successful candidates will have experience in residential or home care, strong English communication, and reliable, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or home care.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans.
• Good communication in English (spoken and written).
• Basic IT skills for maintaining records and documentation
• Ability to build rapport with clients and team
• Compassionate with genuine desire to support others
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a care team

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Support individuals with mobility and daily activities to promote independence
• Follow personalised care plans to meet each client's specific needs
• Encourage social interaction and engagement to enhance mental well-being
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and any changes in condition
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals
• Support clients with medication management as directed by healthcare professionals

Skills

Residential care experience

English communication

IT skills (records)

Rapport building

Reliability and independence

Job description

Abbeydale Residential Care Home is a welcoming care home in Bury seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to work day shifts. You will help with daily activities, promote independence, and support residents with personalised care plans to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.

Successful candidates will have experience in residential or home care, strong English communication, and reliable, compassionate approach.