Part-Time Care Assistant - Compassionate Support

Riverside; Washington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and pension

25 days holidays pro rata

Learning and development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Care Assistant at Willow Brook, Washington, to provide personal care and support to residents on a 30-hour weekly rota. The role involves assisting with mobility, daily living tasks and medication, within a compassionate team in a housing association setting.

You will work across a 2 week rolling pattern, including weekends, with pro rata salary of £26,227.50 per year. Riverside emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity and professional development for staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment.
• Awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct personal care to residents in line with individual support plans and CQC definitions.
• Maintain up-to-date information on residents' changing needs and support plans.
• Assist with mobility, daily living tasks and personal hygiene where required.
• Assist with meals, snacks and drinks and basic household duties.
• Provide companionship and engage residents to promote wellbeing and social activity.
• Record care and medication support accurately and report concerns to a manager.

Skills

Customer care experience

Residential care environment

Health and Safety awareness

Flexible working hours

Education

Care qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Riverside is seeking a Care Assistant at Willow Brook, Washington, to provide personal care and support to residents on a 30-hour weekly rota. The role involves assisting with mobility, daily living tasks and medication, within a compassionate team in a housing association setting.

You will work across a 2 week rolling pattern, including weekends, with pro rata salary of £26,227.50 per year. Riverside emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity and professional development for staff wellbeing.