Day Care Assistant – Dignity, Dementia & Support

MHA; Egglescliffe; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and support services

Family-friendly policies

Career progression and induction

Long service awards

Job summary

Care Assistant (Days) at Reuben Manor in Stockton-on-Tees. This permanent full-time role offers 38.5 hours weekly with a pay rate of £13.79 per hour. You will support residents with personal and social care, guided by care plans and MHA values, including dementia care, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

Applicants should show respect for the elderly, strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to cover a weekend rota. Training up to Level 2 in social care is encouraged, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Willing to work across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans to promote wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for elderly

Training available

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring and patient

Care experience desirable

Flexible weekends

Education

Social care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) at Reuben Manor in Stockton-on-Tees. This permanent full-time role offers 38.5 hours weekly with a pay rate of £13.79 per hour. You will support residents with personal and social care, guided by care plans and MHA values, including dementia care, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

Applicants should show respect for the elderly, strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to cover a weekend rota. Training up to Level 2 in social care is encouraged, and DBS checks apply.