Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents at Downing House Care Home. The role involves helping with personal care, building meaningful relationships with residents, and developing their Care Plans. Candidates should be sensitive, empathetic, and dedicated to making a positive impact in residents' lives. The position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Paid leave up to 31 days

Refer a friend scheme

Medicash healthcare expenses claim

Life Assurance

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for others and building meaningful relationships.
• Ability to assist with personal and medical care.
• Commitment to respecting residents' dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and medical needs.
• Support residents emotionally during difficult times.
• Develop Care Plans with awareness of specialist support needs.

Skills

Sensitivity

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Posted Friday 19 December 2025 at 01:00 | Expires Saturday 10 January 2026 at 00:59

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

The Home:

Downing house is a residential care home offering dementia care in Withington, Manchester, offering high quality for care for up to 25 people. Downing House is looking for a Care Assistant.

Role Details:

• Role: Care Assistant
• Location: Downing House Care Home, Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP
• Hours: 36 hours a week and alternative weekends. 8am - 8pm
• Shift: Week One: Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Week Two: Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday
• Pay: £12.96 p/h - £13.31 p/h

The Role of Care Assistant:

• As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work.

Benefits:

• £12.96 p/h - £13.31 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You:

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.