Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Training

Belong; Wigan; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of DBS Check

4 day induction

Ongoing training

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

Subsidised meals

ACE awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Belong is recruiting a Care Assistant in Wigan to work with a dedicated team delivering person-centred care in a village-style home. You will support residents with personal care and daily activities, while maintaining dignity and privacy and building strong relationships with families.

The role requires empathy, reliability and flexibility across morning and evening shifts. A comprehensive induction, ongoing training, DBS checks, and a pension are provided alongside other staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• 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

Skills

Communication

Written skills

Elderly care

Team player

Resilient

Flexible

Job description

Belong is recruiting a Care Assistant in Wigan to work with a dedicated team delivering person-centred care in a village-style home. You will support residents with personal care and daily activities, while maintaining dignity and privacy and building strong relationships with families.

The role requires empathy, reliability and flexibility across morning and evening shifts. A comprehensive induction, ongoing training, DBS checks, and a pension are provided alongside other staff benefits.