We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident’s lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Warrington

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Type: Full
Workplace: On-Site
Department: Belong Warrington
Shifts: 8am – 3pm, 3pm – 10pm a combination of the two.

About the Role
As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and written skills in a care setting.
• Previous experience supporting older adults in residential elderly care or dementia care settings.
• Experience providing personal care to residents.
• Experience assisting with mobility support, mealtimes, and daily living activities.
• Experience maintaining accurate resident records and care note updates.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• Holding a Care Certificate is a plus.
• Completion of manual handling training is a plus.

In return we offer

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Subsidised meals in our Bistros
• Marvellous Mealtime on shift
• Casual dress
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme