Dementia Care Assistant – Full-Time with Training

SkyCare Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time roles

Day/Night shifts

28 days leave (incl. bank holidays)

Pension

Staff recognition

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Career growth

Supportive working environment

Job summary

SkyCare Ltd in Woodchurch near Birkenhead is seeking care assistants to join a caring team providing nursing dementia care in a purpose-built 82-bed home. Roles are full-time (33–44 hours/week) with day and night shifts. A friendly atmosphere, training, and development opportunities are offered, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants must have experience in nursing home care, dementia exposure, and DBS clearance with two references. Sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing home care is mandatory.
• Experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing.
• Clear DBS and 2 satisfactory references.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care and assist Residents with daily living.
• Support Residents in physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of care.
• Supervise and attend to Residents to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Observe care planning needs and complete daily records as instructed.
• Engage Residents in social activities and hobbies within the Care Centre.
• Answer Nurse Call system and provide assistance as required.
• Answer door and telephone calls appropriately.
• Report on Residents' well-being and pass messages promptly.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and relatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

SkyCare Ltd in Woodchurch near Birkenhead is seeking care assistants to join a caring team providing nursing dementia care in a purpose-built 82-bed home. Roles are full-time (33–44 hours/week) with day and night shifts. A friendly atmosphere, training, and development opportunities are offered, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants must have experience in nursing home care, dementia exposure, and DBS clearance with two references. Sponsorship is not provided.