Flexible Agency Care Assistant – Elderly & Dementia Support

Rotherwood; Nelson; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ad-hoc shifts

Day, night and weekend opportunities

Opportunities for additional shifts

Job summary

Rotherwood is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join our agency team across Burnley, Nelson, Colne and Accrington. The role offers flexible ad-hoc shifts, including days, nights and weekends, to support residential and nursing homes with elderly residents.

You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living activities, and help residents maintain dignity and independence. A reliable, compassionate approach and flexibility are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in care, preferably elderly residents.
• Experience using hoists and moving equipment.
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity and compassion.
• Strong communication and professional approach.
• Reliability, flexibility and adaptability to different care settings.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Supporting elderly residents with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Assisting with mobility and safe use of hoists and equipment.
• Supporting residents with dementia and age-related conditions.
• Promoting residents' independence, wellbeing and safety.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborating with permanent staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhering to safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Care experience

Moving & handling

Dementia care

Communication skills

Flexible

Tools

Hoists

Moving equipment

Job description

Rotherwood is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join our agency team across Burnley, Nelson, Colne and Accrington. The role offers flexible ad-hoc shifts, including days, nights and weekends, to support residential and nursing homes with elderly residents.

You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living activities, and help residents maintain dignity and independence. A reliable, compassionate approach and flexibility are essential for success.