Care Assistant - #2179584

Location: Manchester & Greater Manchester
Job Type: Temporary / Agency / Ad-Hoc
Hours: Flexible – Days, Nights and Weekends

About the Role

Rotherwood Cares is currently recruiting experienced, compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join our growing agency team, providing flexible staffing support to residential and nursing care homes across Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have previous experience supporting elderly residents, including those living with dementia, mobility difficulties and other age-related conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Care Assistants seeking flexible ad-hoc shifts, whether you are looking for additional hours alongside your current employment or regular agency opportunities.

Successful candidates will be confident delivering high-quality, person-centred care and adapting to different care environments while maintaining professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal care and support to elderly residents, ensuring dignity, respect and independence.

• Assisting residents with daily living activities, including washing, dressing, toileting, eating and mobility.

• Supporting individuals living with dementia and other age-related conditions.

• Assisting with safe moving and handling procedures, including the use of hoists and mobility equipment.

• Promoting residents' physical and emotional wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care.

• Following individual care plans and risk assessments to ensure safe and effective support.

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns or changes in their condition.

• Completing accurate daily care notes and relevant documentation.

• Working effectively alongside permanent care home staff to maintain continuity of care.

• Following safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and confidentiality procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' previous experience working within a care environment supporting elderly residents.

• Previous experience working within residential or nursing care homes.

• Practical experience using hoists and moving and handling equipment.

• Confidence providing personal care and supporting residents with varying levels of dependency.

• Good understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and person-centred care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.

• A compassionate, reliable and professional approach.

• Willingness to complete all necessary pre-employment and compliance checks.

Previous experience supporting individuals living with dementia would be highly advantageous.

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.

A driving licence is not essential for this position.

What We Offer

• Flexible ad-hoc agency shifts to suit your availability.

• Day, night and weekend opportunities, subject to client requirements.

• Opportunities across residential and nursing care homes throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester.

• Flexibility to work around existing employment, studies or personal commitments.

• A friendly, approachable and supportive recruitment team.

• Ongoing opportunities for additional shifts based on availability and client demand.