Day Care Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes.

What we offer

Employee Development programme

Career progression opportunities

Free parking

Referral Bonus

Employee of the Month

Free Uniform

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive Hourly rate

Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

Main Duties

Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals. 

Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans

Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities

Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales

Maintain confidentiality

Attend team and individual meetings as required

Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care

Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience

Committed to professional development

Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination

Additional Information:

Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays

Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.

Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation

Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder

Skills Needed

About The Company

Passionate about making a difference

Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

Company Culture

Trust - Trust is built through consistent actions, honest care, and mutual respect. Across our services, delivering care with integrity will develop meaningful connections and empower us to act with confidence, knowing we’re all accountable for each other’s well-being. Without trust, we are just providing a service. With trust, it’s a relationship that transforms lives.

Kindness - Each day we will lead with small, simple acts—a smile, a kind word, a supportive action —that make a big impact. Kindness builds trust, comfort, and belonging. It creates an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, seen and cared for. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, filling our communities with love, warmth, and genuine care.

Respect - Respect goes beyond polite gestures. It’s about treating everyone with fairness and dignity. It’s about truly appreciating the humanity in everyone we connect with and celebrating individuality. By embracing diversity and supporting choices we will deliver compassionate care and create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

Teamwork - We know we are stronger when united as a team to provide exceptional care and every contribution is important, no matter how big or small. By sharing responsibilities, solving challenges, and celebrating collective achievements we will foster a sense of community where everyone has a voice and a place. This will ensure that every task is tackled with care, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Desired Criteria

• Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
• Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.

Required Criteria

• Experience of working in a care home with residents who are living with dementia
• Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
• Able to record customer information and update records
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
• Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
• Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
• Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC

Closing Date Friday 8th May, 2026