Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Darlington
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

Personal care Patient care Care planning Communication Teamwork Empathy Observation Daily living support

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

Both full-time and part-time roles are available

  • 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 Rydal

Located in Darlington, Rydal Care Home is in a lively market town and close to local transport links, a mile away from the local train station and Hippodrome. Rydal features bright and airy 59 bedrooms with ensuite facilities. It is spread across 3 floors and separated into five different households

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