Care Assistant – Penlee Care Home
Location: Penlee Care Home
Hours: As agreed within the employment contract and rota requirements
Shift Pattern: Day shifts commencing at 7:30am (staff required to arrive by 7:20am for handover)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Join Our Compassionate Care Team at Penlee
At Penlee, we are committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care in a warm, safe, and welcoming environment. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of our residents every day.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to maintain their dignity, independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant at Penlee, you will provide high-quality care and support tailored to each resident's individual needs, preferences, and choices. You will ensure residents receive compassionate, respectful, and professional care while promoting their physical, emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing.
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring they are always treated with dignity, kindness, respect, and compassion.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
- Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, drinking, and mobility.
- Promote independence and encourage residents to make choices about their daily lives.
- Support residents to participate in activities, hobbies, and social interactions.
- Respond promptly to call bells and requests for assistance.
- Observe and report any changes in residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, behaviour, or mood.
- Maintain accurate and timely care records and documentation.
- Participate in handovers and communicate effectively with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Follow all care plans, risk assessments, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure residents are cared for in a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
The safety and wellbeing of our residents are our highest priority. Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Safeguard residents from abuse, neglect, discrimination, exploitation, and poor practice.
- Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns and report these promptly.
- Support and uphold Penlee's safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures.
- Promote residents' rights, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Committed to delivering high standards of care.
- Observant and able to respond appropriately to changing needs.
- Willing to undertake training and continuous professional development.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided for the right candidates.
Professional Expectations
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Attend mandatory training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings.
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Adhere to all health and safety, infection control, and moving and handling procedures.
- Wear the appropriate uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and respect at all times.
Why Join Penlee?
At Penlee, we value our staff and recognise the important contribution they make to the lives of our residents. We offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
- A rewarding career within a dedicated care team.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and want to join a team that truly values compassion, dignity, and respect, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to become part of the Penlee family and help us provide exceptional care to those who need it most.
Pay: £13.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
