Care Assistant (Days and/or Nights) – St Vincent’s Retirement home

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person‑centred care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence, privacy, and wellbeing at all times within a residential care home environment.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assist residents with daily living activities including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, and use of mobility aids.
• Assist with eating and drinking where required while encouraging independence.

Health & Wellbeing

• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff.
• Support residents with medication administration (where trained and authorised).

  Emotional & Social Support

  • Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
  • Encourage participation in social activities and community engagement.
  • Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.

  Daily Living Support

  • Assist residents with meal preparation and serving meals.
  • Support housekeeping tasks such as maintaining clean and safe living environments.
  • Promote choice, independence, and respect for residents’ preferences.

  Safeguarding & Safety

  • Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults.
  • Adhere to health and safety policies, infection control, and moving & handling procedures.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies.

  Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Caring and compassionate nature.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Reliable and flexible approach to shift work.
  • Basic literacy and record‑keeping skills.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in a care setting.
  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
  • Knowledge of dementia care.

  Personal Attributes

  • Patient and empathetic.
  • Respectful and trustworthy.
  • Professional attitude.
  • Commitment to maintaining residents’ dignity and confidentiality.

  Working Conditions

  • Shift work including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
  • Manual handling duties involved.
  • Training and supervision provided.

  Other Duties

  • Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Undertake any reasonable duties requested by management.

  Company Benefits

  • Supportive, friendly management and team culture
  • DBS paid for
  • Opportunities for continued training and professional development
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference
  • Free meals (12hr shifts)
  • Onsite parking
  • Discount on ferry travel
  • Uniform provided
  • Blue Light Card paid for

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