Compassionate Care Assistant – Full-Time with Benefits

Primelife; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.9

Opportunities to learn and progress

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, £250

Access to Blue Light Card

Job summary

Primelife is seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at St Michaels Care Centre in Waddington, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent role offers an hourly rate of £12.96–£13.32 and full training.

You will support residents with daily activities, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while maintaining records and working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure well-being. DBS is funded, and there are progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.
• Patient, understanding and respectful to residents with a genuine caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day.
• Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration.
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with mobility aids and equipment.
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments.
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation.
• Being part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals to promote residents' health and well-being.
• Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries.

Job description

Primelife is seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at St Michaels Care Centre in Waddington, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent role offers an hourly rate of £12.96–£13.32 and full training.

You will support residents with daily activities, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while maintaining records and working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure well-being. DBS is funded, and there are progression opportunities.