Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Development

Belong; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Early Pay Release

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Belong Chester is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our not-for-profit, values-based team. You will work in a household setting, delivering personal and practical care with compassion and dignity to our residents, while supporting daily living and activities.

You will have access to a thorough induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for internal progression, with benefits including a pension, subsidised meals, DBS support, and early pay options.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• 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.

Job description

Belong Chester is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our not-for-profit, values-based team. You will work in a household setting, delivering personal and practical care with compassion and dignity to our residents, while supporting daily living and activities.

You will have access to a thorough induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for internal progression, with benefits including a pension, subsidised meals, DBS support, and early pay options.