Support Worker

Consula group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Comprehensive mandatory training

Ongoing learning and qualifications

Supervision and support

Friendly team culture

Recognition for contributions

Job summary

Consula recruiting on behalf of an established care organisation is hiring Care Assistants to join its Derby day-shift team. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care in a residential setting where residents live with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include personal care support, mobility assistance, mealtime help, companionship, and accurate record-keeping. Full training is provided and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Reliable and organized in daily responsibilities.
• Able to stay calm and professional with diverse needs.
• Willing to complete training and follow safeguarding standards.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, protecting dignity and independence.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and daily living activities per care plans.
• Support mealtimes, nutrition, hydration, and dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance to residents.
• Help residents participate in activities and daily routines.
• Observe changes and report to the care team.
• Maintain accurate care records and hand over information clearly.
• Collaborate with senior carers, nurses, managers and relatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Reliability & organization

Calm under pressure

Willingness to train

UK work right

Job description

Consula recruiting on behalf of an established and respected care organization for compassionate, dependable and motivated Care Assistants to join its day-shift team in Derby. This is an opportunity to work in a welcoming residential care setting where residents are supported to live with dignity, comfort, choice and as much independence as possible. The service is committed to creating a homely environment in which residents, relatives and colleagues feel valued, listened to and respected. We are looking for people who understand that excellent care is not only about completing tasks. It is about taking time, noticing the small things, building trusted relationships and helping each person have the best possible day. Whether you already have experience in adult social care or are looking to begin a rewarding career supporting older people, we would like to hear from you. Previous care experience is valued, but full training can be provided for the right person with the right values.

The Role

• Supporting residents with personal care in a way that protects dignity, privacy and independence
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and daily living activities inline with each resident's needs and agreed care plan
• Supporting residents at mealtimes, encouraging nutrition and hydration, and responding to individual dietary requirements
• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional reassurance
• Helping residents take part in activities, social occasions and day-to-day routines that are important to them
• Observing and reporting changes in a resident's wellbeing, mood or needs to the senior care team
• Maintaining accurate, timely care records and handing over information clearly to colleagues
• Working along side senior carers, nurses, managers and relative to provide consistent, personalised care
• Helping to maintain a clean, calm, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors

About You

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues
• A reliable and organised approach to work
• The ability to remain calm and professional when supporting people with different needs
• A willingness to complete training and work inline with safeguarding, health and safety and care-quality standards
• The legal right to work in the UK

What Is Offered

• Day-shift opportunities with [full-time/part-time/contracted] hours available
• Paid induction and comprehensive mandatory training
• Ongoing learning, development and opportunities to gain recognised care qualifications
• Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team
• A friendly team culture in which colleagues support one another
• Recognition for the contribution you make to residents and the wider team

An Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work checks will be required before employment can begin.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 yearly

About Consula group

Consula is a fast-growing professional hiring platform connecting businesses and organisations across the UK and beyond directly with verified, high-calibre professionals. We work with hundreds of businesses at every stage of their growth.