Care Assistant (Days)

Lancaster Source: WhatJobs

£13.45 per hour with overtime paid at…

Day Care Assistant

Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster, Lancashire

Location: Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster, Lancashire

Salary: £13.45 per hour with overtime paid at £14.95 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 38.5 hours a week, 8am - 8pm shifts on a two-week rolling rota:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed further.

About the Role:

Evermore Care is seeking compassionate Day Care Assistants to join the team at Ashton Manor, our state-of-the-art care home in Lancaster. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents in a modern and innovative environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives while working as part of a supportive and dedicated team.

The Best Bits

Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
Workplace pension scheme
Free Blue Light Card membership
Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

Main Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional personal care, including washing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed linens.
Build strong rapport with residents, staff, and families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Collaborate seamlessly within the multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive the highest standard of care.

Experience Required:

Previous experience working in dementia or residential care settings.
Ability to build positive relationships with residents and the wider team.
Strong understanding of patient confidentiality.

Our Core Benefits

Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
Workplace pension scheme
Free Blue Light Card membership
Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

About Us:

At Evermore Care, we prioritise meaningful, person-centred care while fostering professional and personal development for our team. Our values — Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom — are integral to every decision we make. Ashton Manor was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk in both 2023 and 2024 and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Ashton Manor:

Ashton Manor is a luxurious, 67-bedded care home offering exceptional personal, dementia, and respite care across three floors. It features high-quality furnishings, video calling facilities, and amenities such as a beauty salon, cinema room, and a variety of activities that enrich residents' lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and respect diversity, empowering individuals and fostering inclusive environments. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide support during our recruitment process to help each applicant perform at their best.

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