Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Pilgrims’ Friend Society company; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Perkbox – employee assistance

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s Bethany House in Preston is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join a friendly, dedicated team. The role involves supporting older residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities in a modern 26-bed home outside Preston.

Shifts are varied (8.00–15.00, 15.00–22.00, 8.00–22.00) with opportunities for development, buddy system, and staff events. The charity emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care experience preferred.
• Able to work with older people and show empathy.
• Able to work in a team and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal cleanliness and daily activities.
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Get to know residents to offer comfort and reassurance.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Encourage independence and community involvement within the home.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning and domestic tasks as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organised

Compassion

Job description

Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s Bethany House in Preston is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join a friendly, dedicated team. The role involves supporting older residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities in a modern 26-bed home outside Preston.

Shifts are varied (8.00–15.00, 15.00–22.00, 8.00–22.00) with opportunities for development, buddy system, and staff events. The charity emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centered care.