About the job
Competitive Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Shift Patterns: 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm, including alternate weekends
Belong is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care within our Village community-style home. Our households typically accommodate around twelve residents, and our committed team is devoted to providing personalized care that enriches the lives of our residents, placing them at the center of everything we do.
Join Our Team: Care Assistant at Belong Chester
In the role of Care Assistant, you will collaborate with fellow staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the household. Your primary goal will be to maintain high standards of care and service for residents, their families, visitors, and colleagues. You will provide a variety of personal and practical care services to our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Exhibit compassion, empathy, and a person-centered approach when caring for older individuals.
- Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organized.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to the needs of residents and the household.
- Provide assistance, personal care, engaging activities, and companionship to residents.
- Be attentive to residents’ needs, health, and well-being.
- Uphold residents’ dignity and privacy at all times.
- Collaborate with residents and their families to deliver personalized care.
- Assist with mealtimes and safe mobility.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each resident.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong communication and written skills.
- Dedication to delivering high-quality care while promoting dignity and respect.
- Previous experience in an elderly care setting is preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being proactive.
- Dependable and able to thrive under pressure, with flexibility to meet the needs of the home.
We Offer:
- Full cost of DBS Check.
- Comprehensive 4-day classroom induction and additional paid shadow shifts.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Internal career progression pathways.
- Pension Scheme.
- Access to the Blue Light Card scheme.
- Subsidized meals in our Bistros.
- Exciting 'Marvellous Mealtime' events during shifts.
- Casual dress code.
- Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Health support.
- Colleague recognition events, including monthly ACE awards and an annual Champions Event.
- Enhanced Employee Referral Scheme.

