At Burdon Grange, we’re not your typical care home—we’re a warm, lively, forward-thinking community supporting adults (from 18 onwards) living with neurological conditions, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Every resident has their own unique personality, sense of humour and goals, and we work as a team to help them reach their fullest potential.
Nestled in beautiful Highampton, Beaworthy, our home is filled with energy, compassion, and a brilliant multidisciplinary team—including carers, hydration assistants, physiotherapists, nurses, domestics, and an activity team—who all work together to enhance the everyday lives of our residents.
You don’t need any formal qualifications or previous experience—just genuine warmth and a desire to make a positive difference to someone who relies on you. Whatever your background, our training and support will help you build and grow your skills. With flexible working options available, you can fit the role around your life.
What You’ll Be Doing…
To support residents in maintaining adequate hydration and nutrition, with a primary focus on ensuring regular fluid intake and safe support during meals. The role contributes to maintaining health, comfort, and wellbeing through attentive, safe, and person-centered care.
You will:
- Promote regular fluid intake throughout the day, encouraging residents to stay hydrated.
- Participate in and support structured hydration rounds.
- Monitor fluid intake and promptly report concerns such as poor intake or signs of dehydration.
- Ensure drinks are readily available, correctly prepared, and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Support residents at mealtimes, always encouraging independence and dignity.
- Ensure meals are served safely, promptly, and in line with individual care requirements.
- Assist with eating, drinking, and the use of specialist equipment where required.
- Follow care plans, dietary requirements, and personal preferences to deliver person-centred support.
- Adhere to guidance relating to dysphagia, choking risks, texture-modified diets, allergies, intolerances, and diabetes.
- Safely support the use of specialist feeding and drinking aids.
- Recognise signs of swallowing difficulties, distress, or deterioration and act without delay.
- Escalate and report any concerns immediately to senior staff.
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and infection prevention.
- Ensure dining and kitchen areas remain clean, safe, and well-organised.
- Use PPE appropriately and in accordance with company policies.
- Follow safe working practices when supporting eating and drinking.
- Remain vigilant to choking risks and take proactive steps to reduce hazards.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and concerns promptly and appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with care, kitchen, and domestic teams to deliver outstanding resident support.
- Communicate residents' needs, preferences, and concerns clearly and effectively.
- Monitor and report changes in food and fluid intake, wellbeing, or behaviour.
- Support the Nutrition & Hydration Lead in delivering high-quality nutritional and hydration care across the home.
What We’re Looking For…
Essential
- Basic experience in care, catering or support work (or willingness to learn).
- Understanding of the importance of hydration and nutrition.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable (full training will be provided)
- Awareness of dysphagia and modified diets.
- Experience supporting people during meals.
- Knowledge of diabetes, allergies and dietary needs.
- Experience within a care setting.
What We Offer…
- Enhanced DBS check (required).
- Mandatory training including safeguarding, infection control and health & safety.
- Food hygiene training.
- Training in hydration, nutrition and dysphagia awareness.
- On-the-job training and supervision.
- Ongoing development and participation in team meetings.
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Paid breaks
- Free enhanced DBS
- Free uniform
- Free on-site parking
Why Burdon Grange?
Because here, you’re not just “doing a job”—you’re joining a community where your skills, compassion and personality genuinely matter. We celebrate individuality, encourage growth, and work together to make every day meaningful for both residents and staff.
If you feel you have something special to offer our inspiring residents, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person - Please note due to our rural location, access to your own car is essential.
Work Authorisation: UK (required)
Strictly No Agencies
Please note; we are unable to offer sponsorship
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.
Pay: £12.75-£13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person
