Care Assistant
About this role
Care Assistant (Full-Time) — Southlands Care Home
Position: Care Assistant
Location: Southlands Care Home, 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate (HG1 2JA)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Rotas include alternate weekends)
Salary: £13.30 – £14.30 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
About Us
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to connect compassionate, dedicated care professionals with premier residential environments. We are currently recruiting on behalf of Southlands Care Home—a welcoming community dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice so residents can live a life they truly love.
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated, positive, and empathetic individual to join the team as a Care Assistant. In this vital role, you will be at the heart of our community, providing personalized social, emotional, and physical support that ensures residents feel safe, valued, and right at home.
Key Responsibilities:
Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from daily companionship to comprehensive personal care.
Observe and manage resident wellbeing, documenting and reporting any health or behavioral changes in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
Support nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting residents to eat and drink according to their care plans.
Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through engaging social and recreational activities, both individually and in groups.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date care records.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Highly motivated, positive, with fantastic interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.
Exceptional Benefits Package
Working through our partnership at Southlands grants you access to an amazing array of wellbeing rewards and financial perks:
Pay & Security: Competitive hourly rate (£13.30 – £14.30/hr) alongside a frontline sick pay scheme to support longer absences.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 My Healthcare access (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support), a ~£350 annual healthcare product allowance, and a specialized Menopause Plan.
Workplace Perks: Free meal on every shift, 28 days holiday, and recognition milestones with extra holidays and money through long service rewards.
Financial Flexibility: Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages in minutes), interest-free travel loans, and competitive pension schemes.