Care Assistant

Job description

About

About Appleton Manor Care Home

Our 58 bedded home provides nursing and residential dementia care. Located in Bredbury, on the outskirts of Stockport, Appleton Manor Care Home is a purpose built home offering a welcoming environment for colleagues to work as part of a caring team. With attractive communal spaces and landscaped gardens, it provides a rewarding setting to develop your skills and make a real difference to residents.

Care Assistant Contract

•  £13.45 - £13.95 per hour
•  Contracted to 44 hours per week
•  Paid

[PVG/DBS] pension, uniform provided

•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

•  A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
•  Good communication and teamwork skills
•  A reliable and positive attitude
•  Willingness to learn and develop
•  Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
•  [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

What We Offer

•  Paid Enhanced DBS
•  Uniform provided
•  Group life assurance cover
•  Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
•  A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
•  GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
•  Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
•  Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
•  Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
•  Clear opportunities for career development and progression
•  Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Appleton Manor is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.