Care Assistant, in Knowsley

Hill Care is looking for a Care Assistant to support residents at Whiston Hall Residential Home, Whiston.

Location: Whiston Hall Residential Home, Chaff Close, Whiston.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Valid Police Check and the POVA List check (where applicable)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant client group

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and other aspects of daily living.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Help residents with limited mobility, using aids where useful.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural problems.
• Promote continence and assist with care for residents who are dying or have progressive illness.
• Complete written daily records as instructed.
• Engage residents in social activities and hobbies.
• Answer nurse-call system, telephone, and door as required.
• Report residents’ well-being under supervision of senior care staff.
• Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals set by senior staff.
• Welcome visitors, provide refreshments and assistance.
• Change and maintain beds, rooms and medication as per policy.
• Keep equipment such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles clean.
• Assist with clothing, bedroom arrangements and safe handling techniques.
• Maintain privacy and dignity for dying and bereaved residents.
• Assist with meal times, including handling swallowing difficulties.
• Escort residents to and from the Care Home on outings or hospital visits.
• Safeguard residents’ personal and financial affairs.
• Support rearrangement of residents’ bedrooms, respecting safe moving and handling.

Communication:

• Participate in staff and client meetings as required.

Training and Development:

• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses onsite or offsite.
• Partake in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health & Safety:

• Report illness of infectious nature or accidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Understand and implement the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy and emergency procedures.
• Notify the Home Manager or Handyperson of faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or hazards.
• Promote safe working practice, protect the Care Home’s reputation, and safeguard confidential information.
• Notify management of inability to report for duty at least two hours before shift start.
• Maintain security of the Care Home at all times.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures within defined timeframes.
• Keep equipment clean and well-maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned.

About The Role: A career as a Care Assistant at Hill Care offers a chance to positively impact residents’ lives, delivering person-centred care, independence, hygiene and companionship. We seek compassionate, proactive, and team-oriented individuals who value dignity and support.

About The Company: Hill Care provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care tailored to each resident’s needs. We foster dignity, choice, and independence in a safe, comfortable environment.

What We Offer:

• Clear progression into senior and management roles.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive environment that recognises your contribution.
• Opportunity to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home.

Is This You? If you are kind, driven, and committed to making a difference, we invite you to join Hill Care and become part of a team that treats people like family.

Contract Information:

• Contract type: Full-time
• Salary: £12.40 per hour
• Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025