Part-time Care Assistant Afternoons. Longridge Hall Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Preston is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for afternoon shifts. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, supporting their daily living activities, and promoting their well-being. Candidates should have a caring nature and strong communication skills. This position offers benefits like free meals, a pension scheme, and in-house training.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Discounts on the high street

Employee Assistance Programme

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care helpful but not essential; full training is provided.
• Ability to commute to Longridge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and respectful care to residents.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and dignity.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Part-time Care Assistant Afternoons. Longridge Hall Care Home

£12.38 per hour

2pm-8pm Shifts

19.25 hours per week

At Longridge Hall, we are more than just a care home—we are a community. Our residents enjoy a warm and welcoming environment, complete with unique features like a reminiscence lounge, chapel, and indoor sensory garden. Our dedicated Care Home Manager, Tracey, has been with us for over 10 years, ensuring that Longridge Hall is a wonderful place to live and work.

We are looking for caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team and help provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and respectful care to residents, assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and dignity while ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Help residents with meals and hydration, encouraging good nutrition.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of care provided.
• Work as part of a team to create a positive and nurturing environment.
• Assist with social activities and engagement to promote mental well-being.

Benefits

• Free uniform.
• Free Meals*.
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* – with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos.
• Refer-a-Friend – and get a £250 bonus.
• Wagestream – access your earned money early and get money management tips.
• Employee Assistance Programme – helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement.
• In-house training – on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you.
• Career opportunities – the chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role.

*Overtime is paid for working over full‑time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• A warm and friendly personality with a caring nature.
• A genuine interest in working in the health and social care sector—experience is helpful but not essential as full training is provided.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts as required to meet the needs of our residents.
• Ability to commute to Longridge.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service, as we think its important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.