Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Holmes Chapel
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Person-centred care Personal care Mealtimes Activities Communication Observation Care planning Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence including personal care, mealtimes, and activities whilst also providing a listening ear to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting service users when required with all aspects of daily living.
  • Support in training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care centre, under the supervision of senior staff members.
  • Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of the aids provided.
  • Observe care planning needs for service users and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.

Benefits

  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay
  • Training and development
  • Company contribution to pension
  • Retail discount savings
  • Qualification for the Care Certificate on completion of mandatory training

Find out more about The Cedars

Located in Holmes Chapel, The Cedars provides care for the elderly including residential, dementia, respite and palliative care with an understanding that the care needs of an individual change over time. The Cedars is a 27-bed home, across two floors suited to residents who prefer smaller living communities.

The Cedars

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