Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,124 to £19,959 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warrington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | People-82-25 |
Summary
About us
Padgate House is a 31 bedded nursing Intermediate Care Facility providing short term period of rehabilitation following an admission to hospital or an acute episode at home requiring further support.
The role
This role is permanent contract, working 25 hours per week. The successful applicants will be required to provide full care services which includes help with personal care, dressing/undressing and assistance with showering /bathing. Working to the principles of care offering choice, promoting independence and helping to maintain the dignity of the people in our care
What's needed?
We’re looking for naturally empathetic people who are motivated to provide adults of all ages with transformative, person-centred care that lets them enjoy a better, more independent life.
Experience of working in care would be an advantage. You should be flexible in your approach to work as you will be required to work a rota which includes weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
Uniform/safety equipment
Key Dates & Further Information
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
Padgate House is a 31 bedded nursing Intermediate Care Facility providing short term period of rehabilitation following an admission to hospital or an acute episode at home requiring further support.
The role
This role is permanent contract, working 25 hours per week. The successful applicants will be required to provide full care services which includes help with personal care, dressing/undressing and assistance with showering /bathing. Working to the principles of care offering choice, promoting independence and helping to maintain the dignity of the people in our care
What's needed?
We’re looking for naturally empathetic people who are motivated to provide adults of all ages with transformative, person-centred care that lets them enjoy a better, more independent life.
Experience of working in care would be an advantage. You should be flexible in your approach to work as you will be required to work a rota which includes weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
Uniform/safety equipment
Key Dates & Further Information
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.