Care Assistant – Inglewood Care Home, Carlisle, CA2 5PG
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role at this time. Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Are you a caring, reliable person who wants to make a real difference? Inglewood Care Home is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to join our friendly team and support residents to feel safe, comfortable and well cared for.
Inglewood Care Home is a welcoming care home in Carlisle, set in private grounds with mature gardens. Parking is available at the front of the home.
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, including weekend work.
At Inglewood, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where each resident’s wellbeing, comfort and individual needs come first. Our team delivers personalised care that helps residents live fulfilling and independent lives.
As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care and support in line with residents’ care plans. You will help residents with their routines, personal care, comfort, dignity and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care and personal support that promotes residents’ comfort, dignity and quality of life.
- Support residents with routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility where required.
- Prepare and serve meals and drinks, encouraging independence and choice wherever possible.
- Help maintain clean, safe and welcoming bedrooms and communal areas, including supporting with laundry tasks.
- Follow safety procedures, report concerns or hazards promptly, and help maintain a safe living environment.
- Follow care plans and delegated instructions, work calmly under pressure and give accurate handovers.
- Use digital systems and approved devices for recording and monitoring.
- Support with medication duties where required and under appropriate supervision.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, confident and reliable, with the ability to support residents and colleagues in a busy care home environment.
- Experience in adult social care or nursing care is desirable.
- Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent relevant qualification or willingness to complete.
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the leadership, medication and operational responsibilities of the role.
- A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to care.
Why Join Inglewood Care Home?
We are committed to supporting our teams with the tools, training and encouragement they need to succeed. you will be part of a supportive team within PH Care Group, a family-operated organisation that invests in its homes, residents and employees.
- A supportive management structure, including regular support from Operations, Training and senior leadership teams.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including online and classroom-based learning.
- Employee reward and recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month and Family Choice Award.
- Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support, counselling, legal information, wellbeing resources and a 24/7 helpline.
- Uniform provided.
- A fully digital care environment to support efficient working and give you more time with residents.
- A workplace committed to continuous improvement and reinvestment in its care homes.
Training and Support
Our training programme will support you to feel confident in your role as a Night Care Assistant and develop useful skills for both work and everyday life.
As part of our standard induction programme, employees are invited to complete training such as:
- Basic fire awareness training, including the use of firefighting equipment.
- Fire warden training.
- Dementia awareness training.
- Choking first aid training.
- Basic first aid training.
- Additional training that can support you both at work and at home.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- Sponsorship is not available for this position. Do you require sponsorship?
- You must be over 18 for this position. Are you over 18?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
