Company Overview
Virginia Lodge Care Home is a family-run care home established in 1990, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our mission is to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents while fostering a sense of community.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated care assistant to join our team at Virginia Lodge Care Home. In this role, you will provide essential support and assistance to our residents, enhancing their quality of life and ensuring their comfort and safety.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Monitor residents' health and report any changes to the nursing staff.
- Help with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Participate in recreational activities with residents to promote engagement.
Requirements
- Previous experience in adult care or related field is preferred.
- Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and team members.
- Ability to work as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
Working hours
We're looking for candidates to work on an ad-hoc, temporary basis, over the next couple of months to cover planned absences. Hours and shifts are flexible but typically run as:
- 'Morning' shift: 7am - 3pm
- 'Afternoon' shift: 2pm - 9pm
- 'Day' shift: 7.45am - 8pm
- 'Night' shift: 7.45pm - 8am
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today and become part of our caring family at Virginia Lodge Care Home!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Longtown CA6 5TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Virginia Lodge does not have a license and cannot sponsor employees. If you require a CoS DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/07/2025