Health Care Assistant (Days)

Ismartrecruit; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalton Court Care Home in Cockermouth seeks a Health Care Assistant (Days) to join a caring team delivering person-centred support for residents. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility and daily living tasks while promoting dignity and independence within a safe, welcoming environment.

We offer flexible contracted hours (22, 33, or 44 hours per week) and a supportive team culture. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated to help others.
• Reliable, committed and a strong team player.
• Confident supporting residents with dignity and respect.
• Flexible to work shifts, including some weekends.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a rewarding career in care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily living needs.
• Assist with meals, hydration and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Daily living support

Meal assistance

Hydration support

Companionship

Emotional support

Encouraging independence

Activity participation

Wellbeing monitoring

Reporting concerns

Maintaining safe environment

Teamwork

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Dignity and respect

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Health Care Assistant (Days). Dalton Court Care Home

• Hourly rate:£13.78per hour
• Contracted hours:22 hours (2 shifts), 33 hours (3 shifts) per week or 44 hours (4 shifts per week) available

Join our dedicated team in the beautiful market town of Cockermouth and make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Do

• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily living needs.
• Assist with meals, hydration and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

About You

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated to help others.
• Reliable, committed and a strong team player.
• Confident supporting residents with dignity and respect.
• Flexible to work shifts, including some weekends.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a rewarding career in care.

Why Join Dalton Court?

• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

About Sandstone Care Group

At Sandstone Care Group, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people, and we invest in our teams to help them develop, progress and deliver the very best experience for those we support.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we support.

Shift pattern:8am–8pm

Job Requirements

• Personal care
• Mobility assistance
• Daily living support
• Meal assistance
• Hydration support
• Companionship
• Emotional support
• Encouraging independence
• Activity participation encouragement
• Wellbeing monitoring
• Reporting concerns
• Maintaining safe environment
• Team collaboration
• Compassion
• Patience
• Reliability
• Dignity and respect support
• Shift flexibility
• Teamwork