Care Assistant

Job description

As a Care Assistant we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker or Community Support Worker, as we provide full training, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience but have a passion for care.

Become a Key worker and make a difference

About You

Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or care certificate. However, all training is providing so these are desirable not essential.

Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.

Experience of leading a team.

A committed and organised approach.

A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible to work shifts.

Other Duties

Attend Staff Meetings.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs, demands of the home and participate in appropriate training and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

Ensure full understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, develop skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support. Ensure that adults are safeguarded in a way that recognises their choice and control. Ensure that the safeguarding and whistle blowing policies are adhered to at all time.

Provide evidence of any untaken training.

Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.

Complete all training as determined by the home.

Your Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Proud to Care – Our in‐house employee recognition scheme

Uniform provided

Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links

First‐rate working environment

Additional shifts available

Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items!

Employee of the month

Long service awards

Refer a friend scheme – up to £100 per referral

Overtime rates

Access to Wage Stream – cash out up to 50% of your earnt wages each week!

Overtime raffle – chance to win £100 per month!

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

My Healthy Advantage App – comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life

Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

"Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a Company we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our Employee's work life balance." – Michelle, HR Manager

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Clayton

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