Care Assistant - Zero hour contract

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Preston seeks a Care Assistant on a zero-hour contract. Ideal for those looking to grow in the care sector, the role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents while fostering a respectful and dignified environment. Join a friendly team committed to the well-being of its clients and enjoy flexible working hours and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Team events

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Previous care experience required.
• Ability to work with older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional service of care to residents.
• Support residents with personal cleanliness and nutrition.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organization

Adaptability

Job description

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Care Assistant - Zero hour contract, Preston

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Client:

Pilgrims' Friend Society

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Care Assistant - Zero hour contract

Do you have care experience?

Are you looking for growth opportunities?

Looking to work for a friendly and dynamic team? If yes, apply now!

This role is ideal if you are looking to progress within the care sector, as we will support you in achieving your Health & Social Care qualifications. At Bethany Home, we're proud to provide a loving, supportive atmosphere rooted in Christian values, where the well-being, happiness, and dignity of our residents always come first.

If you're ready to be part of a caring team and want to contribute to something special-we'd love to hear from you!

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, professional service of care to our residents.
• Help a resident with personal cleanliness such as helping a resident with a bath.
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Get to know residents so as to comfort, assist and give reassurance when needed.
• Treat others as individuals with unique and diverse needs.
• Treat our residents with dignity and respect.
• Support our residents to keep independent and healthy and encourage them to be part of the community within the home.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning, laundering and other domestic tasks when needed.
• Assist in the care at end of life.

For more details please take a look at the Care Assistant Job Description

About you:

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have empathy with them;
• You need to be able to work in a team and be willing to take on any task to provide an excellent level of care to our clients; and
• You need to be well-organised, adaptable and practical.

For more details please take a look at thePerson Specification.

As a member of our Night Care Team, we require you to have previous care experience.

Hours:

Zero hour contract/Bank shifts to cover for sickness, absence and holidays.

• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Care Friends referral
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

- What our staff say about us: ..."It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... - Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.