Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Training

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Pension scheme

Flexible working

DBS checks paid

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our care team at Middlefields House, a 48-bed state-of-the-art home in the region. This bank/zero hour role covers day and night shifts, with flexible hours to support our residents’ 24/7 needs.

Experience in care and dementia understanding is essential. You will work as part of a team, show empathy, and help residents maintain dignity and independence while providing high-quality support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is essential.
• Empathy for older people.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Well-organised, adaptable and practical.
• Understanding of dementia is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional care to residents.
• Assist with personal care including bathing.
• Support residents with eating and drinking.
• Get to know residents to offer comfort and reassurance.
• Respect individuality and dignity of residents.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.
• Assist with domestic tasks as needed.
• Support end-of-life care when required.

Skills

Empathy

Care experience

Teamwork

Organised

Dementia awareness

Job description

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our care team at Middlefields House, a 48-bed state-of-the-art home in the region. This bank/zero hour role covers day and night shifts, with flexible hours to support our residents’ 24/7 needs.

Experience in care and dementia understanding is essential. You will work as part of a team, show empathy, and help residents maintain dignity and independence while providing high-quality support.