Care Assistant

Looking for the next step in your career?
Then Bolton Council bed-based services are the place for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our dynamic, supportive service. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate Care Assistants to join our team, in permanent posts located at Wilfred Geere House, Laburnum Lodge and Dove Unit at Mill View. There are currently opportunities at all locations; this can be discussed at interview.

You are encouraged to attend:
"Bolton Careers Fair" in the Bolton Albert Halls on Thursday 20th March between 10am-2pm.
We are able to provide further information on the roles available and provide guidance in completing applications.

What do we do?
We provide 24-hour residential care for people who require continuation of care and rehabilitation, or assessment of future care needs. Our aim is to support residents to regain as much independence as possible, by involving residents with their care needs, to return home or move onto alternative care arrangements. We recognise the skills and experience individuals can bring and promote joint working, with both NHS and Local Authority staff working on-site.

What does the role involve?
Please read the job description and person specification for these duties.

What will your working week look like?
Please see attached rota examples. Please note long shifts are not available.
Please note this is a set rolling rota. There will be opportunities to pick up additional shifts.

You must be experienced in providing care, or be willing to learn, and be able to demonstrate kindness and compassion when working with service users.
You should be able to use a computer as you will be required to use computer-based information systems.
Unfortunately, at this time Bolton Council is not able to offer sponsorship for these positions, therefore you must have Right to Work in the UK.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.