Care Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Ashley House Care Home
Rate of Pay: £13.10 to £14.10 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Day Shifts
About the Role
We are partnering with Ashley House Care Home—an exceptional facility holding a "Good" CQC rating and an outstanding 9.8/10 score on carehome.co.uk—to find a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant for permanent day shifts. At Ashley House, the team is passionately committed to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help residents live a life they truly love.
As a Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will be at the heart of daily life, providing essential companionship, personal care, and meaningful physical and mental stimulation to ensure residents feel valued, supported, and right at home.
Key Responsibilities
Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from daily companionship to compassionate personal care.
Observe and manage resident behaviour with care, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with required legislation.
Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their individual care plans.
Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Highly motivated, positive, and equipped with great interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Desirable: Previous experience working in a care home environment or holding a Health and Social Care qualification.
Why Join Through Us at Ashley House?
Competitive Pay: £13.10 to £14.10 per hour on a permanent, full-time day shift contract.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Enhanced Benefits: 28 days holiday, frontline sick pay schemes, a dedicated Menopause Plan, and comprehensive parental leave options.
Daily Perks: Free meals provided on every shift and an interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
Rewards: Long-service milestone rewards including extra holidays, ecards, and financial bonuses.