Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts at Winnersh Care Home in Wokingham. You will provide personal care, emotional support, and help develop care plans for residents. Successful candidates will demonstrate empathy and sensitivity, building meaningful relationships. Abbeyfield offers competitive pay, paid leave, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 31 days paid leave

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sensitivity and empathy towards residents' needs.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal and medical care.
• Support emotional well-being of residents.
• Develop and follow individual care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal care

Job description

Role: Care Assistant - Nights
Winnersh Care Home: Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia‑friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham.
Location: Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW
Hours: 36 hours available a week and alternative weekends.
Shift Pattern: 8pm – 8am, 3 x Night Shifts
Pay: £12.96p/h – £13.31p/h

The Role of Care Assistant - Nights

• 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. Our many benefits include:

• £12.96p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday!
• 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.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.