Care Assistant - Part time

Job description

Care Assistant – Part Time (various)Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £13.40 – £14.20 per hour

Employment type: Permanent, Part Time / Full Time

Description

Required for our Maitland House care home in Reading.

Shifts available: 13 hours per week, 19 hours per week and 32.5 hours per week (with a willingness to step up to senior when required on this shift).

The role will involve the provision of hands‐on high standards of care to our elderly residents.

Pay per hour: £13.20 as a Care Assistant with additional pay with relevant Certificates.

£2.00 hourly uplift at weekends.

If you are looking to build your career in care or just want to help us make our residents live better, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Support residents' daily needs.

Give medication.

Provide washing, dressing, toileting and incontinence care.

Assist at meal times.

Support residents with their mobility.

Staff Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.

Full induction into your role will be provided.

Fully funded job specific training.

NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.

Pension scheme.

Holiday allowance.

Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions.

Free on‐site parking.

3 x death in service cover based on annual salary.

Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.

Full support from the management team.

Requirements

Live in a 10 mile radius of Reading.

We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment.

Please Note: All roles are offered subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work check and two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current/most recent employer). Abbeyfield do not offer sponsorship.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English