DAY Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction

Job summary

Dovehaven House is seeking a Care Assistant for day shifts (8am–8pm) at Dovehaven House, Southport. This role offers 22, 33, or 44 hours per week on a rota basis with a Real Living Wage and premium pay on Care Workers. You’ll join a calm, supportive team dedicated to dignity and comfort for residents.

Full induction, ongoing training, and DBS clearance are provided. Every other weekend work is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable and compassionate disposition.
• Able to work as part of a team and support others.
• Comfortable working independently, especially during day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity.
• Support emotional wellbeing of residents.
• Encourage independence where possible.
• Work closely with your team to maintain a safe environment.
• Night shifts include light cleaning duties to support the home.

Skills

Calm and compassionate

Team player

Independent working

Job description

Care Assistant (Days– 8am – 8pm)

Dovehaven House, Southport
Moss Road, Southport

22, 33 or 44 hours-12-hour shifts- rota basis -Real Living Wage(Premium pay on Care Workers)

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

At Dovehaven, 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 shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social, active environment

• Building relationships with residents and families

• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Dovehaven House

Dovehaven House is a residential care home catering for up to 40 residents. The home specializes in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

Take a lookat the home: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dovehaven-house

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

(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home)

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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