Care Assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	28 Mai 2025
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	27 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Workington, Workington. Cumbria
Cwmni:	Riverside
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	4502

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Job Title: Care Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,627 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Working Pattern: Working shifts including weekends, between 07:00 and 22:30
Location: Harbour Place, Workington

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Riverside are recruiting for our brand-new extra care development Harbour Place in Workington which offers independent living for people with care needs which is due to open in Summer 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced care assistant or looking to start a career in care, why not apply below and one of the team will get in touch to discuss the roles we have and what we do.

The difference you will make as a Care Assistant You will provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care and carry out individual tasks with residents in line with their support plans, to maintain or improve their quality of life and to be able to recognise signs of distress in residents. You will work with the team to identify and assess positive ways to reduce distress and give residents control over their lives wherever possible. About you We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working in a customer focused, residential environment, offering personal care to a diverse group of people
• An awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and regulation National Care Standards Awareness
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, which may include working outside of normal office hours and lone working

Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.