Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stockport is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with personal and medical care. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and enjoy building meaningful relationships. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and developing care plans. The role offers competitive pay from £12.96 to £13.31 per hour, along with extensive benefits including paid leave, healthcare claims, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Claim back healthcare expenses

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be sensitive and empathetic to care for others.
• No prior experience needed; will consider those new to care.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and medical needs.
• Build relationships with residents and provide emotional support.
• Help develop residents' Care Plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal care assistance

Job description

Job Description

120 Moss Ln, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 1EE, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Wednesday 11 February 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.

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

Role:Care Assistant
The Home: Abbeyfield House Bramhall is a welcoming 16 bed residential care home, located just a mile from Bramhall village centre in Stockport, close to shops, a post office, and local community facilities.
Location:Abbeyfield House, 120 Moss Ln, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 1EE
Hours: 27 Hours. Week 1: Wednesday - 2pm-8pm, Thursday - 2pm-8pm Friday - 8am-2pm. Week 2 Wednesday - 8am-2pm. Thursday - 8am-2pm . Saturday - 8am-8pm. Sunday - 8am-8pm
Pay:£12.96p/h - £13.31p/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; theirdignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Benefits

• £12.96 p/h - £13.31 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• 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.

120 Moss Ln, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 1EE, UK