Project Assistant
Job Description
Job Title: Project AssistantContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,673.65 per annumWorking Hours: 37.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 17:00pmLocation: Vaughan House, GuildfordIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Project Assistant
You will be key in the day-to-day running of one of our supported housing services. We don’t run care homes, so there’s no need to provide personal care. The priority in your role includes the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our accommodation, including our customers.
Working with people who have a range of needs, you could be doing any number of things. From supporting customers in conversations with calls from their GP, Social Services, or Benefits teams – to dealing with the emergency services including the Police and Ambulance, when the need arises.
You’ll log all incidents to make sure we have an accurate record of events. And when a customer leaves, you will clean and prepare their room, ready for the next occupant.About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience of working with people in a customer facing environment
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addictionWhy Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be consideredRole Profile
We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to make positive choices, develop new ways of thinking and take steps towards independence, by:
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of a range of personalised support and move-on plans
• Understanding the risk management process and assisting the team to organise and undertake regular reviews of support and risk
• Inspiring and motivating customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills
• Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters
• Assisting the team to identify and promote opportunities for employment, education and training and support customers to access them
• Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, such as food banks and other community resources
• Supporting customers to be ‘tenancy ready’, enabling successful move on
• Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income
• Supporting and monitoring customers’ healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals
• Empowering customers to move towards self-m...
Project Assistant
Job Description
Job Title: Project AssistantContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,673.65 per annumWorking Hours: 37.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Mix of Early, Mid and Late Shifts between 07:15 and 22:15 and long days on 1 in 3 weekendsLocation: Jamaica Street Project, BristolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Project Assistant
You will be key in the day-to-day running of one of our supported housing services. We don’t run care homes, so there’s no need to provide personal care. The priority in your role includes the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our accommodation, including our customers.
Working with people who have a range of needs, you could be doing any number of things. From supporting customers in conversations with calls from their GP, Social Services, or Benefits teams – to dealing with the emergency services including the Police and Ambulance, when the need arises.
You’ll log all incidents to make sure we have an accurate record of events. And when a customer leaves, you will clean and prepare their room, ready for the next occupant.About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience of working with people in a customer facing environment
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addictionWhy Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be consideredRole Profile
We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to make positive choices, develop new ways of thinking and take steps towards independence, by:
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of a range of personalised support and move-on plans
• Understanding the risk management process and assisting the team to organise and undertake regular reviews of support and risk
• Inspiring and motivating customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills
• Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters
• Assisting the team to identify and promote opportunities for employment, education and training and support customers to access them
• Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, such as food banks and other community resources
• Supporting customers to be ‘tenancy ready’, enabling successful move on
• Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income
• Supporting and monitoring customers’ healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals
• ...
Priest-in-Charge for the United Benefice of Cudham and Downe
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Job Title:
Priest-in-Charge for the United Benefice of Cudham and Downe
Position type:
Clergy post
Parish Name:
United Benefice of Cudham and Downe
Area:
Bromley and Bexley Archdeaconry
Work Terms:
Full-time, 3-year interim appointment
Applications Deadline:
22/02/2026
Interview Date:
16/03/2026
Other Information:
Cudham and Downe (pop. 2,075) are rural villages on the edge of the London Borough of Bromley. The warm and friendly congregations of these two communities are looking forward to welcoming an Interim (3-year) Priest-in-Charge who will lead them to growth through mission and ministry.
The ideal candidate will be a prayerful leader who is:
- Warm and naturally engaging, comfortable leading formal and informal worship and ready to reach into village life with love and enthusiasm.
- Has a gift for engaging with children, growing our children & young people's ministry while embracing the continuing needs of the older generation.
- Able to lead us in spiritual and numerical growth and oversee the running of the churches.
Our churches are Grade II* Listed and over 700 years old, but while we have historic buildings, we are living communities of faith and concerned about developing our outreach and service in the modern. We are keen to find a parish priest who can support us with fresh insights and ideas to develop our ministry in the community.
Worship pattern is as set out in the accompanying Profile, with Sunday services at St Mary's Downe at 9.30am and at St Peter & St Paul Cudham at 11am. Refreshments are available after each service. We also have a number of special services throughout the year.
School ministry is important to us. We are involved in weekly Collective Worship in both primary schools within the Benefice, and organise their Harvest, Christmas, Easter and end of year services in our churches. It is important our parish priest plays a key part in this ministry.
You will be supported by a paid Parish Administrator, a Licensed Schools & Families Evangelist, a team of trained Parish Visitors (inc Anna Chaplains), four churchwardens and keen and supportive PCC members.
The Vicarage is an attractive and well-proportioned 4-bed house built in the 1980s, situated on the lane which runs between the two villages. It is just under a mile from each church. There is a double-garage with electric car charging points.
For full details please see the accompanying Parish Profile, or visit our website: www.pcd.org.uk
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Recreation Assistant / Lifeguard
At the Tonbridge School Centre (TSC), our team of more than 100 staff is dedicated to providing exeptionally high-quality leisure services for Tonbridge School boys and the wider community. The TSC offers some of the finest sport, leisure, and gym facilities in Southeast England and is home to the TSC Members’ Leisure Club.
We are looking for Recreation Assistants/Lifeguards to join our team on full time basis.
Reporting to the TSC Operations Manager, the Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard will demonstrate a commitment to high standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer care, while contributing positively to a team-focused working environment. This is a varied and rewarding role that supports both the day-to-day running of the Centre and the wider sporting activities of Tonbridge School.
Hours of work:
This is a full-time, year-round position, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift system.
Example shifts include:
• Monday to Friday: 5:30 am – 2:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• Saturday: 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
• Sunday: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Weekend work is required one in every three weekends.
Closing date: Sunday 1 February at 12 noon
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
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Recreation Assistant / Lifeguard
Regional Pool & Tennis Centre and Geraint Thomas Velodrome
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Posted: 13 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2026
Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline in our Leisure facilities; supervising the public in all areas of our venues and carrying out Lifeguard duties in our swimming pools. We are looking for two additional members of the team to join us full time.
Hours: 37 per week, averaged across a three-week rota
Salary: starting at £24,309 per annum / £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage)
Benefits: 33 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, cafe discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing programmes.
Essential
- Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment
- Capable of communicating with and leading large groups of customers
- All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test (see Additional Requirements below)
Beneficial
- First Aid at Work certificate (essential for the role but not for your application)
- Relevant leisure qualification (such as NVQ level 2)
- Coaching qualifications (swimming or fitness related)
- Experience working in a similar role or in a leisure environment
- Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)
Our Recreation Assistants help us to ensure our leisure venues are welcoming, safe and fit for purpose, by carrying out the important role of Lifeguard for our swimming pools and supervising the conduct of the public in all areas of the venues, to safeguard the enjoyment of all members, customers and visitors.
Main responsibilities include:
- Lifeguard duties
- Administering First Aid as / when required
- Setting up and de-rigging equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose before use
- Immediately reporting any defects in venues and equipment
- Regularly monitoring venues, both internally and externally, to prevent misuse or damage to venues and equipment
- Assisting in delivery, storage, movement and removal of all materials and equipment, as necessary
- Assisting the management teams with any emergency situations that may occur
You should have the drive and passion for working in a sporting, leisure, and cultural environment, and demonstrate our core values of Care, Passion, Teamwork, Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusivity.
All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test, and successful applicants will be required to maintain the ability to pass the Test to maintain capability of the role throughout employment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For more information about the role, or life in the operations team at Newport Live, please contact Kelfyn Stewart (General Manager) by calling our Customer Services team on 01633 656 757 and asking to speak with Kelfyn, or email directly at kelfyn.stewart@newportlive.co.uk
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Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
- Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B31 2FR
- £12.96 - £12.96 Per Hour
- Permanent * Part time
- Posted: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- CWSCPTM20HOUS08012026
- Documents
Do you love domiciliary care but had enough of travelling between care calls? Come and join us as a Care and Support Worker delivering care to our residents, in their own apartments which are all located at Bournville Gardens Retirement Village!
Benefits:
- Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500!(Criteria Applies)
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Free Life Insurance
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Attendance Reward
- Free Use of Onsite Gym,
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Ongoing Training and Development
If you are naturally caring, compassionate, patient, and personable and looking to develop a career in care then you may well be our next Care and Support Worker.
- Role:Care and Support Workers
- Hours:20 contracted hours
- Salary:£12.96 per hour
- Location:Bournville Gardens Retirement Village – Birmingham, Bristol Road South
Please note: All Care and Support Workers will need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance and will be expected to work weekends as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service.
As a Care and Support Worker, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities
- Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
- Encourage independence and self-belief
- Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy
Care Support Worker Person Specification
- Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
- Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
- Passionate about delivering a quality care service
- Flexible with hours
An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.
Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a sociable village centre, village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon and shop that can be accessed by residents and their families.
Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care and Support Workers.
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Extracare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, and we are not able to facilitate sponsorship.
Should we receive the maximum number of applications Extracare reserve the right to close this advertisement early.
Be one of the first to apply!
Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP13 5GA
- £14.26 - £14.26 Per Hour
- Permanent * Part time
- Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026
- CSW24hrsx3HGV271125RW
- Documents
Our stunning Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village based in High Wycombe, are expanding their care team and seeking new team members!
At ExtraCare, we provide our residents with exceptional retirement villages that enhance care and lifestyle opportunities, genuinely fostering ‘better lives for older people.’ We are dedicated to offering rewarding and meaningful careers to all our staff, empowering you to deliver the high-quality service we promise and positively impact our residents' lives.
Are you a Care Assistant who is compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive domiciliary care service all in one location, eliminating the need for travel between jobs.
ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
The Role
- Role: Care Assistant (multiple positions available due to business growth)
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Hours: 24 hours per week - 4x shifts per week (7am-1pm / 4pm-10pm)
Includes alternate weekends - Salary: £14.26 per hour
- Location: Hughenden Gardens Village, Hughenden Boulevard, High Wycombe, HP13 5GA
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents. This includes assisting with both physical and personal care, as well as supporting them in social activities. You will take pride in promoting and enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, while also encouraging their independence and self-confidence.
About you
You should have a genuine passion for providing exceptional care. Being friendly and easy to talk to is essential as you will need to communicate well with both our residents and your colleagues. Ideally, you will possess a care certificate or be open to undertaking the qualification. Flexibility with hours is important, as you’ll be working on a rota basis with the need to cover alternate weekends.
A highly rewarding career awaits individuals who thrive in a collaborative and encouraging team atmosphere, providing diverse opportunities and an outstanding work environment.
Benefits:
- Golden Hello for All New Care and Support Worker Starters Of £500!(Criteria Applies)
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Employee Asssitance Program
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
This role will require a satisfactory DBS check, references, and the right to work clearance from the Home Office.
Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care Assistants. ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!
Carer
Carer
Location: Skirbeck Court
Pay rate: £12.77
Contracted Hours: 17.5
We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!
Situated in the Lincolnshire town of Boston is Skirbeck Court, offering residential and day care to its 38 residents. The home is set in mature gardens, within walking distance of Boston town centre with its twice weekly market and the famous St Botolph’s Church, visible from the grounds at night under its gothic style illumination.
We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.
We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.
AND IN RETURN
We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:
- 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time)
- Higher weekend pay
- Workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Free car parking
- Life assurance
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme
- Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.
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Care Assistant
City and County Healthcare Group
🌟 Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in Hertfordshire 🌟
✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨ At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.
We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Hertfordshire.
📍 Work Locations
- Hemel Hempstead, Woodhall Farm, Grove Hill, Cupid Green, Highfield, Old Town. Adeyfield Bennetts End, Boymoor, Warners End, Leverstock Green, Nash Mills, Apsley, Manor Estate,
💷 Pay & Benefits
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.20 per hour
- Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.00 per hour
- Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile
Perks of joining us:
✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata) ✔ Paid mileage + local work opportunities ✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face ✔ Career progression & self-development opportunities ✔ Flexible working – full or part time ✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay ✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment ✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts) ✔ Cycle to work scheme ✔ Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!) ✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform ✔ Work with the largest care company in the UK
⏰ Shift Patterns
We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
- Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Job Description
🌟 Your Role as a Care Assistant
As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
- Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
- Providing medication support as per care plans
- Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
- Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
- Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
- Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
- Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals
Qualifications
💡 Who We’re Looking For
No experience is necessary – we’ll train you in everything else! All we ask is that you bring:
- Compassion, empathy & patience
- Great communication & people skills
- Attention to detail & reliability
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Stamina to support mobility tasks
- Problem-solving skills & common sense
- Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
- Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
- Right to Work in the UK
You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same – you’ll be helping others broaden their horizons while broadening your own.
Additional Information
🚀 Why Choose Care ...
Care Assistant
Care By Us
🌟 Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact. 🌟
📍 Where You’ll Be Supporting
Care Assistant Opportunities – We are recruiting across Hertfordshire, including (but not limited to):
We’re currently recruiting in Stevenage and surrounding areas, including:
- Bedwell
- Broadwater
- Shephall
- Great Ashby
- Chells
- Aston & Knebworth
Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage Shifts: 7 days a week
- Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00
- Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00
✨ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
Why Join Care By Us?
At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.
🚗 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
💙 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.
You’ll help with:
- Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
- Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
- Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
Job Description
🌟 What Else You’ll Help With
- 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
- 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- 🚶 Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
- 👀 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
- 🌍 Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
- 💬 Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping
- 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
Qualifications
🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)
Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
- 💙 Compassion and respect for others
- 🗣️ Strong communication skills
- 🧩 Problem-solving abilities
- ✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet)
- 🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas – think Road Runner with kindness!)
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Carer
Care Assistant
Location: Melksham
Pay rate: £12.82
Contracted Hours: 36
We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!
We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.
We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.
AND IN RETURN
We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:
- 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time)
- Higher weekend pay
- Workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Free car parking
- Life assurance
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme
- Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.
Care Assistant at Harlington Care Job description and person specification Location: Responsible to: Hours: Terms & Conditions: London Borough of Hillingdon Client homes and other local locations as appropriate/directed Deputy Manager / Senior Care Practitioner Harlington Care provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our work ranges from Domiciliary Care to respite support in clients own home, group activities in the community. Your working pattern will be agreed between you and your manager. Harlington Care standard terms are as stated in Employment Contract. Our teams are encouraged to see their work as helping people to achieve their goals, control their own lives and make their own choices. The job description is a broad description of the duties a Care Assistant may be expected to perform, with some examples given. This is not an exhaustive list and Care Assistant’s may be asked to undertake additional tasks. A person’s belief in and adherence to our values is just as important as their technical or professional experience. Our values are that we are: 1. Trustworthy, accountable and transparent 2. Passionate, with a commitment and dedication to providing quality services 3. Outward focused, innovative and open to working in partnership with others 4. Inclusive, valuing difference and diversity and treating everyone with dignity and respect Main aims of the post 1. Provide support to people with care needs including emotional support, companionship, practical assistance, personal care, domestic tasks, trips outside the home and assistance to engage in social activities, depending on their individual situation, wants and needs. 2. Provide respite for unpaid carers by taking on their responsibilities whilst they have a break and providing support for the person with care needs and the household in that time. Harlington Care | Michael Sobell House Mount Vernon Hospital | Gate 3 Northwood | Middlesex | HA6 2RN www.harlingtonhospice.org | info@harlingtoncare.org | 01895 258 888 Harlington Care is part of Harlington Hospice Association Limited | Company Limited by Guarantee No 4199504 | Charity no 1099332 3. Support the aims and objectives of the charity by carrying out a range of tasks consistent with your skills and experience and personal development plan Duties may include: 1. Supporting people with activities outside their home, for example community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments. 2. Supporting people at home with all aspects of the care they need to live safely and as independently as possible in their own homes. 3. Assisting with personal hygiene e.g. oral care, helping people to shower or go to the toilet. 4. Assisting with dressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance. 5. Preparing meals and drinks and providing assistance with eating / drinking. 6. Supporting people with their health and welfare needs, including administration of medication. 7. Assisting with mobility, including use of wheelchairs, hoists etc. 8. Assisting with a therapeutic programme designed by a medical professional and/or supporting people to gain new skills or maintain their current abilities. 9. Providing emotional support, reassurance, companionship and a safe environment for those benefitting from care and support. 10. Carrying out basic first aid and summoning emergency services if required. 11. Reporting any concerns about abuse or the welfare or safety of any adult or child to a Manager / nominated person, and highlighting any changes in circumstances to a manager. 12. Undertaking specialised tasks as agreed and after appropriate training e.g. PEG feeding. 13. Providing support with organised or informal group activities. Duties will include: Health and safety 14. Working safely in accordance with Harlington Care policies, procedures and guidance, training, Care and support plans and associated risk assessments. 15. Reporting to your manager any situations or issues for concern relating to significant foreseeable risks, incidents (including near misses and medication errors) or accidents potentially affecting your own health and safety or that of others affected by your work activities. General 16. Active participation in regular supervisions, appraisals, training sessions and team meetings. 17. Reading, understanding and complying with the charity’s policies, procedures and guidance, and the individual Care and support plans, Risk assessments and supporting documents that you need to carry out your role. Harlington Care | Michael Sobell House Mount Vernon Hospital | Gate 3 Northwood | Middlesex | HA6 2RN www.harlingtonhospice.org | info@harlingtoncare.org | 01895 258 888 Harlington Care is part of Harlington Hospice Association Limited | Company Limited by Guarantee No 4199504 | Charity no 1099332 18. Keeping adequate records as directed by your manager and the policies and procedures of the charity. 19. Maintain...
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.