DAY Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Accrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before your first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes seeks a Care Assistant (Days) at Pennine View, Accrington. Roles involve 12-hour day shifts, with 22, 33 or 44 hours weekly, and Real Living Wage pay with premium for care workers.

You’ll deliver personal care, support residents and families, and help maintain a safe, calm environment. Induction, ongoing training and DBS checks are provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable and compassionate demeanor.
• Comfortable working independently, especially at night.
• Team players who support others.
• Genuinely motivated to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence where possible
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Independent nights

Reliable

Job description

Care Assistant (Days)

Pennine View, Accrington

22hrs,33hrs or 44hrs -12-hour shifts- 8am - 8pm - Real Living Wage(Premium pay on Care Workers)

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Pennine View, we don’t just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end

• A calmer, more focused environment on nights

• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Day shiftsare ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social, active environment

• Building relationships with residents and families

• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Pennine View

Pennine View is a residential care home catering for up to 50 residents. The home specialises in dementia care. The home is to be maintained to very high standard and our team will provide a secure, happy and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors.

Take a lookat the home: Pennine View | Dementia | Residential | Accrington | Lancashire

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night.

This includes:

• Personal care delivered with dignity

• Supporting emotional wellbeing

• Encouraging independence where possible

• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently (especially at night)

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• Fortnightly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Day shifts available

• Full-time or Part-time contracts

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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