Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Days or Nights

Location: Walkeringham, DN10 4LD
Pay: £13.31 per hour + incentives
Hours: Full or Part Time, Permanent
£500 Sign-On Bonus – payable after three months’ employment

Nurse Seekers are currently looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join a well-established residential care home in Walkeringham.

Both day and night shifts are available.

Shift Patterns

Days: 7am–7pm, 3–4 shifts per week, including alternate weekends

Nights: 7pm–7am, 3 shifts per week, including alternate weekends

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their day-to-day lives and ensuring they receive a high standard of care in a safe, respectful and comfortable environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
• Supporting residents to maintain their independence, dignity and choice.
• Promoting residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Developing positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Completing daily care documentation to a high standard.
• Maintaining all mandatory training requirements.

About the Home

The home is situated in the village of Walkeringham, approximately five miles west of Gainsborough.

Set within around two acres of landscaped grounds, the home combines a traditional, homely setting with modern accommodation and provides residential and dementia care for up to 41 residents.

What’s on Offer

• £13.31 per hour + incentives
• Annual performance-related pay increases of up to 8%, in addition to any cost-of-living increase
• 28 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• NEST pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Recognition and reward scheme
• Fully funded relevant training and qualifications
• Training completion bonuses of up to £500
• Refer-a-friend incentives
• Low-cost meals while on shift – £1 per course
• Short-notice shift incentives
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• DBS check fully paid for
• Uniform provided

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous care experience or a clear motivation to work within care.
• A caring, compassionate and nurturing approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• A genuine desire to make a difference to residents’ lives.
• Ideally, live within approximately 30 minutes of the home.

Interested?

Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.

If you are an experienced Care Assistant, or are looking to begin or develop your career in residential care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Nurse Seekers team will be in touch within one working day.