Care Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Ashby Court Care Home, Tamworth Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2PX
Salary: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time / Part-Time (Day shifts: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM or Night shifts: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM; alternate weekend working required)
About the Role
We are partnering with Ashby Court Care Home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to find a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant. Ashby Court is dedicated to delivering person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love.
As a Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will be at the heart of this mission. You will provide vital support ranging from companionship and personal care to nutrition and recreational stimulation, helping our residents live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Key Responsibilities
Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from companionship to 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 care plan.
Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Why Join Through Us at Ashby Court?
Competitive Pay: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour depending on experience.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free access to My Healthcare (24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus a £350 annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products.
Enhanced Benefits: 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.
Time Off & Rewards: 28 days holiday and long-service milestone rewards (extra holidays, ecards, and financial bonuses).