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Care Assistant

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Margaret House is an Extra Care facility designed to support independent living in a safe and caring environment. Residents are free to come and go, with staff available to help with daily needs.

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities may include personal care such as continence support, washing and dressing, managing medication, preparing meals, and carrying out light domestic tasks. Most importantly, you’ll provide companionship, reassurance and comfort to the people you support.

Pay & Shift Details

Day rates: £12.50 on weekdays and £12.75 on weekends.

Wake rates: £13.21 for both weekdays and weekends.

Our team at Margaret House is looking for new care staff to work a variety of shift patterns, including alternate weekends and 7am–2pm or 2pm–10pm shifts.

Benefits include:
  • Enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Holiday pay and a pension scheme
  • Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform
  • Access to the WeCare benefits platform and the Blue Light Card Scheme
  • Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, cycle hire and more
  • Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave
  • A clear career development pathway including the Care Certificate and NVQs — with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
  • Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan and eye care contributions
  • £400 referral bonus through our Care Friends scheme

If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort and joy, apply today.

Please note:

This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Due to the nature of intimate care provided, this vacancy is open to women only.


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What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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