Care Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant (Maternity Cover / FTC)
Location: Juniper House Care Home, Candleford Close, Brackley, NN13 6JZ
Pay Rate: £14.31 per hour
Hours: 36.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days (12-hour shifts, including rotational weekends)
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect dedicated care professionals with leading healthcare environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant for a Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Juniper House Care Home in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Care Assistant on this maternity cover contract, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive the individual care, respect, and companionship they deserve. Working 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts with rotational weekends, you will enjoy a fulfilling, structured role in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with daily living needs, including personal care, nutrition, and mobility support.
Follow tailored care plans to ensure person-centred, high-quality care.
Provide warm companionship, taking time for one-to-one engagement and creating positive experiences for residents.
Support care staff and clinical colleagues to maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking empathetic, reliable individuals who are passionate about delivering outstanding support to older adults.
Requirements & Attributes:
Experience: Previous experience caring for older people.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Mindset: A positive, can-do approach combined with practical problem-solving skills.
Compassion: A genuinely warm and caring nature dedicated to preserving resident dignity and wellbeing.
WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you will receive a competitive rate of pay plus a sector-leading benefits and rewards package:
Competitive Pay: £14.31 per hour (36 hours per week, Fixed-Term Contract).
Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
Wellbeing Support: Access to physical and mental health wellbeing tools.
Financial Perks: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and local offers.
Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral bonuses through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.