Care Assistant

Upton Mill Care Home, Off Mercer Wy, Quercus Rd, Tetbury GL8 8FH

Care Assistant Days or Nights

Flexible Working to Suit Your Lifestyle!

We understand that everyone's situation is different — that's why flexible working is available at our care home.

Are you passionate about starting a career in care but unable to commit to 12-hour shifts?
Do you need shorter shifts, like 4 or 6 hours, to better balance your personal or family responsibilities?

If so, we'd love to talk. Come and speak with us about your availability and smaller contracted hours, and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

** Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?  

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

If so, Porthaven Care Homes would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.  
Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant who is:

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow — full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.