Care Assistant

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION 

Employer: ADL & Partners

Position:Care Assistant  

Salary: £13.00 – £13.50 an hour

Job Type:Full time, Part time

Work location: Torquay, England

Job Overview

Garden House are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team.

This role involves providing high-quality support to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Experience in dementia care environments is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. The position offers an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and professional setting.

As an employee-owned organisation, our colleagues share in the success of the business and may benefit from tax-efficient annual bonuses through our Employee Ownership Trust.

Duties

● Assisting clients with daily activities such as personal care, dressing, and mobility

● Supporting individuals with their care plans tailored to their specific needs

● Providing companionship and emotional support to clients

● Maintaining accurate records of care

● Assisting with light domestic tasks including cleaning and meal preparation if required

● Communicating effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure consistent care delivery

Experience

● Previous experience working within a dementia care home or home care environment is advantageous but not mandatory; full training will be provided for those new to the sector

● Good literacy skills for maintaining accurate documentation and following care plans

● Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written

● Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills

● Knowledge of care plans and basic health & safety procedures is beneficial but can be learned on the job

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and are ready to take the next step in your care career, we’d love to hear from you.

Expected hours: No more than 11.0 per week

Benefits:

● Free parking

● On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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