Care Assistant
Location: Lancashire and West Yorkshire
Work Type: Temporary Casual Shifts
Hourly Rate: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour
We are recruiting Care Assistants to work across nursing homes and residential care homes throughout Lancashire and West Yorkshire. This is a casual, flexible role supporting adults with a range of complex care needs.
The Role
You will provide hands-on care and support within residential and nursing settings, ensuring high standards of dignity, safety, and person-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s
• Supporting individuals with brain injuries and learning disabilities
• Supporting residents with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia• Assisting with mobility, meals, and hydration
• Observing and reporting changes in behaviour or wellbeing
• Working in line with care plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining accurate daily notes and handovers
• Following safeguarding, medication, and health and safety procedures
• Maintaining professional boundaries at all times
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
:• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant in residential or nursing settings
• Experience supporting at least some of the following: dementia, Alzheimer’s, brain injuries, learning disabilities, mental health conditions
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to work flexibly across different services and locations
• A caring, reliable, and professional approach
• Basic IT skills for record keeping
