DAY Care Assistant (Female only)

Dovehaven Care Homes; Oldham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; 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培训

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant for day shifts at Avonleigh Gardens, Oldham. This role offers 33 hours per week, 8am to 8pm on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability, and a Real Living Wage.

You’ll join a supportive team, receive paid training, and enjoy benefits such as paid DBS, 28 days leave, and uniform. You’ll provide personal care with dignity and help residents with daily activities while maintaining a safe, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• 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
• Night roles include light cleaning duties to support the home

Skills

Compassionate care

Dignity in care

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant (Days)

Avonleigh Gardens, Oldham

Days - 33hrs- 8am - 8pm - on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required -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
• 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 Avonleigh Gardens

Avonleigh Gardensis a residentialhome catering for up to 59residents, our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable & happy 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/avonleigh-gardens

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

• Dayshifts available

• Full-time or part-time contract

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

*Please note – There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting females. *

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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