Full‑Time Day Care Assistant — Fernlea, Hazel Grove
About the role
Fernlea care home in Hazel Grove is looking for a compassionate, reliable Care Assistant to join our day team full time. You will deliver person‑centered, hands‑on care that helps residents maintain dignity, independence and a good quality of life.
Key responsibilities
- Provide personal care including assisting with washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
- Support safe moving and handling: assist with lifting, transferring, re‑positioning and mobilising residents.
- Promote wellbeing by encouraging participation in social and recreational activities and supporting meaningful daily routines.
- Observe and record changes in physical and emotional health and report promptly to senior staff.
- Work safely at all times, following health and safety procedures to protect residents, visitors and colleagues.
- Represent the home positively and uphold our Philosophy of Care and the General Social Care Council Code of Conduct.
Person specification
- Kind, calm and friendly approach with the ability to put residents at ease.
- Experience preferred in residential or nursing care settings, or demonstrable transferable skills.
- Knowledge of basic healthcare and hygiene standards.
- Team player who is motivated, confident and able to use initiative.
- Willingness to learn and take part in training and supervision.
What we offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training delivered practically and digitally.
- Continuous support from day one with regular supervision and development opportunities.
- Loyalty rewards starting at 6 months’ service.
- Enhanced pay for night shifts where applicable.
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement per year.
- On‑site parking at Fernlea.
Recruitment checks and equality
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to the welfare and safety of our residents. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Expected hours: 34.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work within the UK?
Experience:
- UK Adult care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Stockport SK7 4RQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
