At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with personal care, nutrition, and companionship.
- Company: Join Prime Life, a caring community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Earn £12.96 to £13.32 per hour, with full training and holiday pay.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: A caring nature; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 13.32 - 13.32 £ per hour.
Make a difference every day and give back to your community! Prime Life are looking for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Day Care Assistant on a part‑time basis. This role will be based at Barons Park Nursing and Residential Home in Kirby Muxloe, which caters to 46 residents with a range of physical, age‑related and mental health conditions.
Benefits of becoming our Part‑time Care Assistant:
- Hourly rates ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour, dependent upon qualification level
- Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
- Fully funded DBS
- Comprehensive holiday pay scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme, up to £250 per successful candidate
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day
- Support residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
- Encourage residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
- Provide friendship and companionship, and accompany residents on social outings or appointments
- Maintain accurate and timely written records and complete documentation
- Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and engage with other care professionals to promote health and wellbeing of residents
- Welcome family members to the home and assist with enquiries
Qualifications:
To be successful, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided. Ability to work with residents who may have dementia and other health conditions, and to be patient, understanding and respectful of each resident’s individual abilities.
